Vindy.com for January 2011

Students at St. Patrick School in Hubbard recently participated in a spelling bee to determine who would represent the school at The Vindicator Spelling Bee at Youngstown State University.

Erin Molyneaux | Timothy Pichette

Erin Maureen Molyneaux, daughter of Thomas and Maureen Molyneaux of Pittsburgh, and Timothy Kelley

Rebecca Eschman | Justin Pykare

WARREN Rebecca Catherine Eschman, daughter of Joseph and Teresa Eschman of Cortland, and Justin

HELOISE: Sanitizer, disinfectant are not the same

Dear Readers: Do you know the difference between a disinfectant and a sanitizer? Well, a

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Niece’s prejudice is hurting the family

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A few years ago, my husband and I moved across the

Hubbard school kicks off annual Relay for Life event

Catholic Schools Week begins today, and St. Patrick School in Hubbard will open it with its annual Relay for Life. This year, some new features have been added.

Evacuations begin in Egypt; world leaders unite in calls for reforms

Associated Press TOKYO The United States and other countries sent planes today to evacuate

YPD releases full 2010 crime data for the city

Complete crime statistics for Youngstown for 2010 show a dip in violent crime and an increase in theft and burglary.

Winter-storm watch

The National Weather Service has issued a winter-storm watch for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, Mercer and Lawrence counties from tonight until Wednesday morning.

300 fight $110K fire at former Sebring china plant

The fire chief is calling a major blaze at the former Royal China factory in Sebring suspicious and says his department is investigating it.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Dining Hall: Stepping up to the plate

There’s a place in downtown Youngstown that serves lunch five days a week with a lot of help from its friends.

‘Modern Family’ ties to Canfield

What began as a high school hobby became a career that would lead Ryan Fill from Canfield to the set of an Emmy Award-winning TV series.

Steelers bring rough and tumble D to Big D

With two scary hits on a single Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison became the symbol of a season in which the NFL tried to make clear what is and isn’t the right way to tackle.

NFC team outscores mistake-prone AFC

MVP DeAngelo Hall had one of his team’s five interceptions and returned a fumble 34 yards for a touchdown to help the NFC match a Pro Bowl scoring record in a 55-41 victory over turnover-prone AFC.

Rotarians from Valley find El Salvador trip rewarding

Breakfast time was a noisy affair for local Rotarians who recently completed a mission trip to an orphanage in South America.

2 goals by Briere help lift Lidstrom over Staal

Nicklas Lidstrom limited his All-Star losses to a flip of the puck and the skills competition.

Group gears up for Valley home projects

Need some interior or exterior painting done? Wishing a handrail could be installed? You’re in luck.

Penn State holds off OSU women in Big 10

Alex Bentley had 21 points and seven assists to help Penn State beat No. 23 Ohio State 80-71 on Sunday.

Jillian’s closes in Boardman

After 12 years in business Jillian’s in Southern Park Mall has closed.

Tears, hopes mesh at last Mass at East Side church

Bishop George V. Murry delivers the final mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Youngstown.

Indians won’t trade Sizemore

Grady Sizemore isn’t going anywhere — except back to center field for the Cleveland Indians as soon as he is fully recovered from knee surgery.

Cavs’ streak hits 20

Center Dwight Howard said his biggest fear entering the Magic’s matchup with Cleveland was being the team that allowed the Cavaliers to end their long losing streak.

Man charged in robbery of CVS Pharmacy

A 53-year-old man is in Mahoning County Jail after his arrest shortly after a robbery at the CVS Pharmacy, 2846 Mahoning Ave.

US prepares to evacuate thousands

Egypt’s military moved more aggressively Sunday to take control over parts of the capital.

Hospital releases woman accused of killing her kids

A Florida woman accused of killing her teenage son and daughter was released from a hospital late Sunday morning and taken back to jail.

Clinton: US to keep giving aid to Haiti

The United States has no plans to halt aid to earthquake-ravaged Haiti in spite of a crisis over who will be the nation’s next leader.

Boehner says he cries because he cares

Asking House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio why he cries so much is one thing. If you want to turn his tears to mild annoyance, bring up his smoking

U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Guard strangled at Washington prison

A corrections officer who had raised concerns about being the sole guard in the chapel of a Washington state prison was strangled there over the weekend.

‘The Architect’ Rove to speak at Niles event

Karl Rove, who was senior adviser and deputy chief of staff for President George W. Bush, will be the keynote speaker at the annual McKinley Club banquet Feb 22.

METRO DIGEST | Dad-daughter dance

Boardman Township Park has expanded its eighth annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance to three nights.

Power struggle roils Tulsa

Tulsa's normally placid civic life has fallen into turmoil. The chaos has clouded the city’s effort to pull off a major urban revitalization, already lagging well behind other cities in the region.

Ivy League case tests drug-law change

They were students who juggled an elite education with criminal extracurriculars, dealing an array of drugs from Ivy League dorm rooms and frat houses, prosecutors say.

US factories maintain an edge over China

U.S. factories are closing. American manufacturing jobs are reappearing overseas. China’s industrial might is growing each year.

Elephant refuge starts anew

Nestled on a secluded tract in the wooded hills of rural Tennessee is a sight that would likely startle an outsider.

ODDLY ENOUGH | Table, wine turn up on now-famous Miami sandbar

First, a baby grand piano mysteriously showed up on a Miami sandbar. A day later, a small table with two chairs, place settings, a bottle of wine and a chef statue appeared.

Microbreweries turn from glass to metal

Baxter Brewing in Maine has joined a growing number of small craft-beer breweries distributing their brews in cans.

Djokovic dominates in Aussie final

Novak Djokovic gave his old friend Andy Murray a sympathetic hug and a few consoling words, then got on with the real celebrations.

Is it time to buy Dow stocks?

One of the fastest bull markets in history pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to a close near 12,000 last week.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | First Night Canfield seeks administrators

The First Night Canfield board is accepting applications to fill several key positions.

Trumbull County court filings

Marriage licenses Craig A. Barrett Jr., 26, of 188 Glendola Ave., Warren, and Kathryn A. Guyer, 26, of same

Man freed after arm is trapped in conveyor belt

Emergency responders freed a man whose arm had been trapped in an underground conveyor belt at an industrial site.

LOCAL SPORTS DIGEST | Ursuline teammates commit to Walsh

Ursuline quarterback Paul Kempe and lineman Pete Wearsch will continue their football careers at Walsh University.

Agenda Tuesday

Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration building, Route 45.

Scan these apps to see if they work for you GROCERY SHOPPING

By Carrie Kirby Chicago Tribune Before we talk about using smart-phone apps to save money at

Years Ago

Today is Monday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2011. There are 334 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

VIDEO GAME REVIEW | DEAD SPACE 2

‘DEAD SPACE 2’ Grade: A Details: By EA for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC; $59.99

Repealing new entitlement spending will reduce deficit

Opinion: By Brian Blase Heritage Foundation In his State of the Union address, President Obama said that

NEWSMAKERS | Report: Depp to buy a palace in Venice

Johnny Depp has dug deep and come up with $13.7 million to buy a palace on Venice’s famed Grand Canal, a newspaper reported Saturday.

Colleges join forces on teacher education

Opinion: By Lawrence Johnson, Ren e A. MIDDLETON and MIFRANDO OBACH Special to The Vindicator Over the

Egypt is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma*

Editorial: There are a thousand implica- tions to what has been happening in Egypt in recent days and only two

Bubba Watson is winner of PGA event at Torrey Pines

Bubba Watson tempered his celebration when he rolled in a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday at Torrey Pines.

Firth, Portman, ‘Speech’ take prizes

The British monarchy saga “The King’s Speech” won the best-actor trophy Sunday for Colin Firth and a second honor for its overall cast at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Obama spews same rhetoric during State of the Union

Opinion: WASHINGTON Disregard Barack Obama’s rhetorical cotton candy about aspiring to be transformative.

Not so fast, nosy government

Opinion: Not so fast, nosy government Los Angeles Times: By a unanimous vote, the Supreme Court has ruled

GOP’s distortions troubling

Opinion: It would be easier to take Republicans in Congress seriously on health insurance reform if they

Not all airlines show Super Bowl

Flying during the Super Bowl no longer means waiting for the pilot to announce the latest score.

Campbell woman to appear on ‘Dress’

Kristin Valva of Campbell is heading to New York on Thursday to tape a segment that will appear on a future episode of the TLC reality series “Say Yes to the Dress.”

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Crystal Anderson and Patrick Dooley of Youngstown,

The top-5 concert tours

The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows in North America.

Sunday, January 30 (128 stories)

Youngstown police arrest suspect in West Side pharmacy robbery

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 53-year-old man is in Mahoning County jail after his arrest shortly

300 firefighters battle blaze at former china factory in Sebring

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com SEBRING The fire chief is calling a major blaze at the

Winter storm watch begins Monday; expect up to 12 inches of snow by Tuesday night

Staff Report VIENNA The National Weather Service has issued a winter-storm watch.for Mahoning,

Revolt in Egypt: Calls for Mubarak exit escalate; death toll nears 100

Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s most prominent reform advocate called on Sunday for President

Violent crime dips in Youngstown in 2010

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Violent crime in Youngstown dropped in

Campbell woman to be featured on ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ TLC reality series

Staff report CAMPBELL Kristin Valva of Campbell is heading to New York on Thursday to tape a

Canfield native’s focus on film lands him on crew of ‘Modern Family’ TV comedy

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com CANFIELD What began as a high school hobby became a career

Hundreds attend final Mass at 129-year-old Immaculate Conception Church

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After 128 years, Immaculate Conception Church has

Mahoning Valley escapes the worst of blood shortage in Eastern US

Severe winter weather has caused a critical blood shortage in the eastern half of the United States, but local hospitals have not yet been impacted, the American Red Cross says.

Karl Rove, chief of staff for President Bush, to address Valley political club

Staff report NILES Karl Rove, who was senior adviser and deputy chief of staff for former

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Ann Schenkel

Born: Jan. 29, 1911, in Campbell. Parents: Steven and Susie Stenchick. Siblings: A sister and

Haught-Kellison wedding to be in Lisbon church

Tom and Linda Haught of Guilford Lake and Jerry and Annie Toot of Lisbon are announcing the

Alicia Hancock, Tyler Lowery to wed in May

YOUNGSTOWN The engagement and upcoming marriage of Alicia Hancock of Maryville, Tenn., daughter of

Shelly Moore, Bill Young set wedding date

Shelly Moore of Port Clinton, Ohio, and Bill Young of Green Springs, Ohio, are announcing their

Erin Mulligan, Paul Shilling to wed in March

POLAND Announced by Edward and Sandra Mulligan of Poland is the engagement and upcoming marriage

Surprise party honors Dunlaps for golden year

BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dunlap, of Boardman, were honored Jan. 14 for their 50th

Kutans celebrate 50th anniversary at family dinner

Richard (Dick) and Shelley Kutan of Austintown celebrated their golden anniversary during a family

SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hostesses will be Helen

MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet

TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at Denny’s in Boardman

SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, free painting

GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

thursday St. Charles will meet at 7 p.m. in St. Matthew Room at the Ministries Building for a

SOCIETY DIGEST | Dinner to benefit Kennedy children

Dinner to benefit Kennedy children BOARDMAN A spaghetti dinner has been planned for Thursday as

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Justine’ needs to control their son

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have three children and several

FEDERATED CLUBS

wednesday MB’s Golden Stars, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at

MCMSA plans Garden of Hope fundraiser

CANFIELD Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will host its seventh annual Champagne Brunch

Music, media fund-raiser will benefit animals

Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary, 1859 Depot Road, will host a Media & Art Fundraiser to benefit the animals.

Lyell falls to Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision

Billy Lyell didn’t earn a victory Saturday night but he did earn a lot of respect.

Valley animal groups unite?

Two Mahoning Valley animal agencies are working to regain footing after months of turmoil.

A hopeful message from some basketball

There’s an old saying about sportswriters. Basically, it states that we write about the games we love because we can’t play them — at least not anymore.

WWII veteran from Youngstown to be inducted into hall for valor

Charles E. Johnson, a Youngstown native and Marine Corps veteran of World War II, will be posthumously inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor.

Bad second half dooms YSU women

The YSU women’s basketball team was chugging along in Saturday’s first half against Cleveland State. But not only did the wheels fall off in the second half, the train jumped the tracks.

Hurdles add up in drive to tear down Delphi Packard buildings

Delphi Packard Electric has tried without success to sell off millions of square feet of unused production and office space in recent years.

Williams, Howland top Canfield

Howland’s Taylor Williams knew that she would have to kick her game up a notch after intermission if the Tigers expected to remain undefeated in league play.

Single-family-home permits surge in county

Single-family-home permits issued in Mahoning County are on the rise for the first time since 2006 — a positive sign for a county hit hard by the recession.

Boardman stays close, Hoover holds on

The North Canton Hoover High girls basketball team watched a nine-point, second-quarter lead evaporate against its Federal League arch-rival Boardman.

Cub Scouts play it cool for a day

Vinnie Kacir enjoyed being part of a leather-craft activity and didn’t mind the pounding and noise that accompanied it.

Case Ave. Elementary in Sharon to be rebuilt

It’s going to be out with the old Case Avenue Elementary School and in with the new one.

UIC runs away from YSU

UIC used a strong rebounding effort and converted 86 percent of their second-half free throws to defeat the Youngstown State men’s basketball team, 83-61, on Saturday .

BLACK HISTORY MONTH | YSU events

Wednesday: noon, Ohio Room, Kilcawley Center. “The Africanization of Israel-Ethiopian Jews, African

METRO DIGEST || Animal fund-raiser

Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary, 1859 Depot Road, will host a Media & Art Fundraiser to benefit the animals.

One police officer at Chaney High School says a day when a fight breaks out is the exception, not the rule. But another says he observes problems of students using profanity and being disrespectful and sometimes threatening school personnel and the officers.

CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions

Let states file for bankruptcy

Opinion: By Jeb Bush and Newt Gingrich Los Angeles Times During the 2008 financial crisis, the federal

Goodyear global HQ project to get financial help

By Stephanie Warsmith and Rick Armon Akron Beacon Journal For months, rumors abounded that the

A tarnished hero

Editorial: A tarnished hero An Akron woman who went to jail for 10 days after being found guilty of

Cocca’s Pizza will add a new location, its fifth in the Valley

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN One-year-old Rocco Cocca’s first word was

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.18 —.41 Avalon

women’s top 25 roundup Saturday’s games

No. 2 Connecticut 80, Cincinnati 46 CINCINNATI Maya Moore scored 23 points to help Connecticut

Trustees must make the case for a police levy in Boardman

Editorial: We know there are at least 16,516 Boardman residents who care about the township’s finances, and

Ohio’s new jobs czar is ready to revamp

By James Pilcher The Cincinnati Enquirer He’s been on the job for just a short time, and already

men’s top 25 roundup Saturday’s other games

No. 2 Pittsburgh 65, Rutgers 62 PISCATAWAY, N.J. Pitt’s Brad Wanamker made two free throws with

FSU QB Ponder keys South

Associated Press MOBILE, ALA. Christian Ponder heads to the pros on a high note, after all. And

PRO BOWL

PRO BOWL AFC vs NFC When: Today at 7 p.m. Where: Aloha stadium, Honolulu TV: (17/62) (8)

THE RIGHT MOVE

Mike Trgovac’s decision to leave Carolina for Green Bay has paid off By TOM WILLIAMS

The Duke’s dwelling

Tiny town in Iowa relishes its role as John Wayne’s birthplace By Josh Noel Chicago Tribune

Steelers’ first-round picks are first-rate

Associated Press PITTSBURGH First round. First class. Successful drafts are a major reason why

No. 1 Bucks survive, go to 22-0

Associated Press EVANSTON, ILL. No one could have blamed Thad Matta for letting out a sigh of

Stem College Awards

Stem College Awards YOungstown Youngstown State University’s third annual Stem College Awards

Casey, Hanson lead at Volvo

Associated Press RIFFA, Bahrain Paul Casey shot a 6-under 66 and Peter Hanson had a 67 on

Ohio State 58 N’Western57

Ohio State 58 N’Western57 Next: Michigan at Ohio State, 7 p.m. Thursday

Landis Floors wins Camelot Queens crown

The Camelot Queens declared Landis Floors as champion when members decided to end the season

The book on how to bring down Big Ben

Assocated Press GREEN BAY, WIS. Linebacker Desmond Bishop says the Packers began preparing for

Passion for farming

West Branch senior doesn’t steer clear of hard work By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com Like most

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NFL Pro Bowlers: Keep All-Star game in Hawaii

Associated Press HONOLULU When Ray Lewis stepped off the plane from his cross-country flight and

Second novel by YSU prof published

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rebecca Barnhouse, a professor at Youngstown

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Haas, Lefty lead; Woods falters

Associated Press SAN DIEGO The way Phil Mickelson likes to play golf, he didn’t have much fun

Area events

Dodge Sweeper The Ervin Dodge Memorial Sweeper will be Feb. 12 at noon at Boardman Lanes. Open to

uic 83 ysu61

uic 83 ysu61 Next: Butler at YSU, 7:05 p.m Thursday

Child should be allowed to keep on rockin’

McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our first child, a 10-month-old boy, bangs his head on the headboard of

Howland 54 canfield48

Howland 54 canfield48 Next: Poland at Howland, Monday, 7:30 p.m. Next: Beaver Local at

PBS marks Black History Month

Staff report KENT Western Reserve PBS celebrates Black History Month in February with the

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v“Familiar Faces: Memorable Media Personalities,” 1-5 p.m.: An

Experts divided about vitamin D

Q. I have been looking for an explanation of safe levels of vitamin D. There is a lot of confusing

Oakland reveals lineup for next theater season

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will mark 25 years of theater with its

STATE

STATE ‘Little Ohio’ book fits little hands Marcia Schonberg has designed a book specifically for

nba roundup Saturday’s games

Grizzlies 107, Wizards 93 MEMPHIS, TENN. Zach Randolph had 24 points and 20 rebounds, Darrell

Area college roundup Saturday’s games

MEN Walsh 99, Malone 63 NORTH CANTON Eric Schiele scored 27 points off the bench to lead the

Hoover 49 Boardman44

Hoover 49 Boardman44 Next: Boardman at Lake in a Federal League Tournament game, Tuesday, 7:30

REVIEWS

REVIEWS Here’s a sampling of what critics have written about Rebecca Barnhouse’s new novel for

College basketball

Saturday’s Games Men EAST American U. 73, Lafayette 60 Army 90, Bucknell 70 Bryant 62,

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Jan. 22

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Shadowfever” by Karen Marie Moning (Delacorte) 2. “Strategic Moves” by

Wayback Machine website lets you revisit the past

Over the years, I’ve written about sundry websites that talk about products and services readers may

Previous owner can add value to toys

Iron toys made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are so interesting and attractive that they

Calming effect

Houseplants clean the air while improving your mood McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif.

REVIEWS

REVIEWS Here’s a sampling of what the critics have written about Rebecca Barnhouse’s new novel for

area bowling scores

700s Amron — Andy Carlier (772), Dan Fishel (765), Fred Carlier (721) & Mark Fowler (701) in

Boys basketball roundup Saturday’s games

East 58, Beaver Local 50 YOUNGSTOWN Joe Villanueva had 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals

Down under, Clijsters finishes Open on top

Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Kim Clijsters believes she’s now earned the nickname she

Mentor 75 Harding66

Mentor 75 Harding66 Next: Warren Harding at Shaker Heights, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA county courts

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Huntington National Bank v. Visiva Group et al, money.

GOP effort to repeal estate tax raises debate

Associated Press COLUMBUS Eliminate Ohio’s estate tax and wealthy individuals wouldn’t leave the

Ohio man shot by deputy after low-speed chase dies

Associated Press ST. MARYS, Ohio Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a man by an

County’s 2011 starts with $360K in pay hikes

Opinion: The roads in Mill Creek Park can be a mess to navigate. Enter off Glenwood, turn here, turn there,

Mentor too much for WGH

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com WARREN Thanks to their accurate long-range shooting and nimble

Power outage affects Mahoning County

Staff report Several thousand Ohio Edison customers in Mahoning County were without power for a

Rolex 24 starts with an aggressive pace

Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. An aggressive early pace at the Rolex 24 at Daytona led to

Walsh Jesuit rallies to pull past Ursuline

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Liz Reeves scored seven of her 13 points in an 18-point fourth quarter

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Canfield school board, special meeting, 4 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth

Mom charged with teen kids’ slayings treated at hospital

Mom charged with teen kids’ slayings treated at hospital Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. The

Phantoms fall to Lumberjacks

Staff report MUSKEGON, MICH. The Youngstown Phantoms dropped their second game in a row to the

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muskegon 6 phantoms4 Next: Tri-City at Phantoms, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Tunisia leader’s kin seeks asylum in Canada

Associated Press TORONTO The Canadian government said Saturday that the brother-in-law of ousted

Comcast takes control of NBC Universal

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The nation’s largest cable-TV company, Comcast Corp., took control

10 die in 2-train crash in Germany

10 die in 2-train crash in Germany BERLIN A head-on train crash in eastern Germany killed 10

MILESTONES

MILESTONES STATE PATROL Promoted to lieutenant Lt. Jerad R. Sutton recently was promoted to

Ohio village assesses damage by gas-pressure fires

Associated Press FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio Authorities are still working to estimate the amount of

Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help

Probe: Bomb targeted foreigners

Associated Press MOSCOW The suicide bomber who killed 35 people at Moscow’s busiest airport

Chaos reins over Cairo

Associated Press CAIRO With protests raging, Egypt’s president named his intelligence chief as

‘Death Defying Acts’ enlivens Oakland atmosphere

By LORRAINE WARDLE news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If variety is the spice of life, then the Oakland

Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.

Let’s see justice done this time

Opinion: Let’s see justice done this time Last September, Vivian Mar- tin was brutally murdered while

Strickland fires back at Kasich

Opinion: “I don’t believe he was telling the truth.” With that searing statement, former Ohio Gov. Ted

Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2011. There are 335 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Anger, shame fuel revolt in Egypt

Associated Press CAIRO For Gamal Hassanein, it began with a slap. The unemployed 24-year-old

Summit prosecutor defends residency case

Associated Press AKRON As a Northeast Ohio prosecutor defends the decision to bring felony

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Northside Medical Center Fayeg and Alia Alrawahneh, Ravenna, boy, Jan. 28. Emily and

POWER OF THE PEN

Eighth grade Emily Thrion: First, Howland Middle School. Gina Cerimele: Second, LaBrae Middle

Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. After “Gilligan’s Island” was canceled in 1967, I

POPULAR HOUSEPLANTS

Because they prefer temperatures in the typical indoor range, these popular houseplants rank among

CAREER PATHS

banking Chase has promoted veteran banker John Batcho to lead its team of commercial bankers in

Cleveland State topples Loyola, wins 20th game

Associated Press CHICAGO Trevon Harmon scored 21 points and Cleveland State won its 20th game of

The monkey’s legs look as if they are peddling the bike when the toy rolls across the floor.

The monkey’s legs look as if they are peddling the bike when the toy rolls across the floor. The

record reviews

SOCIAL DISTORTION Album: “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes” (Epitaph) Grade: A Times may have

prep sports at a glance

BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMARIES EAST 58, BEAVER LOCAL 50 BEAVER LOCAL (0-13) — Nick Miller 6-2-15,

Saturday, January 29 (132 stories)

Lyell falls to Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision

Lyell falls to Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision.

St. Dom's plans reverse raffle dinner

St. Dominic Church will have a reverse raffle at Mr. Anthony’s banquet center Feb. 12.

Youngstown NAACP moves downtown

Effective Tuesday, the headquarters for the Youngstown unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be in Suite 721 in the PNC Bank building downtown.

OSU men survive at Northwestern

OSU men survive at Northwestern.

Power outage tonight in Boardman area

About 1,000 Ohio Edison customers in Mahoning County are without power this evening.

YSU men fall on road to UIC

YSU men fall on road to UIC.

Learn about college financial aid Tuesday at Chaney

As a part of its Senior Extravaganza, Chaney High School will host a Financial Aid Night Tuesday during parent-teacher conferences.

As death toll rises, Mubarak names VP, pyramids closed

With protests raging, Egypt's president named his intelligence chief as his first-ever vice president today, setting the stage for a successor as chaos engulfed the capital. Soldiers stood by - a few even joining the demonstrators - and the death toll from five days of anti-government fury rose sharply to 74. Saturday's fast-moving developments across the north African nation marked a sharp turning point in President Hosni Mubarak's three-decade rule of Egypt.

YSU women fall to Cleveland State

YSU women fall to Cleveland State.

League of women voters hosts brunch

Struthers Rotarians deliver dictionaries

HELOISE: Let pet sitter authorize treatment

Dear Heloise: Regarding the column about pet sitters: One important item is the “permission to

Holy Family student is brilliant speller

POLAND How do you spell courteous? That was the question put to Olivia Morrison during the

SOCIETY DIGEST | Crafters group meets on Sundays

Crafters group meets on Sundays BOARDMAN Inspiring Divine Designs, a group of crafters, will

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Widow wonders where the help is

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband died suddenly at the age of 46. For the

Rep. Johnson sets town hall meeting Monday

U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson of Poland, D-6th, will have a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Salem Community Center.

Warren suffragette among 4 Great Ohioans this year

Harriet Taylor Upton, Warren’s famous women’s-rights advocate and author, has been selected as one of four 2011 Great Ohioans by the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board and the Capitol Square Foundation.

Boardman, Austintown explore shared services

Boardman Township sent the down payment this week for a $1.7 million Motorola radio-dispatching system that it will share with Austintown — and possibly other entities.

Purse-snatching tussle on East Side

Police are investigating the robbery of a 19-year-old woman walking on the East Side earlier this week.

TV entertainer to provide free pre-game shows on Super Bowl weekend

A local church plans to mix faith, strength and fun as a start to Super Bowl Weekend.

Sale of 3 Delphi buildings worries mayor of Warren

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The way that ownership of three former Delphi Packard

Jacubec's 15 helps Wildcats win No. 11

Jacubec’s 15 helps Wildcats win No. 11 By Jon MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Campbell Depending

Oil spill won’t leave lasting effects

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A creek where a small heating-oil spill occurred

Phantoms fall by inches

Muskegon’s goalie stopped Scott Mayfield’s shootout attempt By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com

Lyell’s strategy against Chavez? Back him up, then beat him down

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. enters tonight’s fight

Leaders from 9 counties still eye state aid

Commissioners seek fewer mandates to offset less funding By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com

Stripping veins is outdated

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN “Vein stripping is outmoded,” said Dr. Rao

Springfield avenges league loss

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN When the Crestview and Springfield basketball

Liberty wins see-saw game vs. Girard

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com LIBERTY In a game between traditional rivals that swung back and

No duct tape required for city defendant

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN He was once told duct tape could be

Salem taxpayers face filing oddity

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Dillon leads Falls past Lakeview

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Struthers sponsors poster contest for fourth-graders

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Yes, keeping pesticides out of the storm drain

Harriett reports to federal prison in NC

By Ed Runyan runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND David Harriett, the former Howland Township resident and

Kids’ sports program tackles behavior, citizenship

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Martial arts students honored for dedication

Master Park Martial Arts International local students were recognized for their excellence of hard

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Global health fund corruption is more than just about money

Editorial: Since it was created nine years ago, the much-heralded Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and

No sharing of trade secrets

Opinion: COLUMBUS I once called the Ohio Department of Development, looking for a copy of a meeting agenda.

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Ryan and Nicole Evans, Austintown, girl, Jan. 28.

Anthony, Nuggets pound Cavaliers

Associated Press CLEVELAND Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points, Arron Afflalo added 23 and the

Spending increase is aiding economy

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Woods trails by 5 at Farmers; Haas leads

Associated Press san diego A strong finish by Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson made them feel

Man gets probation for drug trafficking

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Man charged with driving under suspension

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US urges reforms for Egyptians

Associated Press WASHINGTON Stepping up pressure on a stalwart but flawed Middle East ally,

Woodson gets motivation from Obama’s promise

Associated Press green bay, wis. For a guy relatively new at giving locker room speeches,

Mubarak fires Cabinet amid protests

Los Angeles Times CAIRO Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak dismissed his government but gave no

Home Heating Oil Tips

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Community meeting set for Warren’s 6th Ward

WARREN The 6th Ward community meeting for January will take place at 6 p.m. Monday at Agape

Faith, feats of strength at special program

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM A local church plans to mix faith, strength and

Youngstown police raid 3 homes, find guns, drugs

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police raided three homes this

Townships to share dispatch system

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Hurricanes’ Ward goes No. 1 in draft

Associated Press raleigh, n.c. Nicklas Lidstrom’s first pick in the inaugural NHL All-Star

Upton named Great Ohioan

Staff report COLUMBUS Harriet Taylor Upton, Warren’s famous women’s-rights advocate and author,

Protests lead to sinking of world markets

Associated Press NEW YORK Escalating protests in Egypt jarred world financial markets Friday.

Mahoning County courts

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Suicide bomber kills 8 in Kabul

Associated Press KABUL A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up Friday inside a supermarket

Best fishing is close to home

Twenty-two years have passed since I first gained the privilege of writing for Vindicator readers

Workshop on youth retreats

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Taco Bell takes beef lawsuit to the public

Associated Press Taco Bell went big and bold to respond to a lawsuit claiming its taco filling

NEWSMAKERS

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Sunday news shows

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Steelers’ prankster is serious on the field

Associated Press Pittsburgh Steelers’ RB Mendenhall keeps ’em chuckling Rashard Mendenhall

“Typically, patients return to normal activities within a day.”

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NASA remembers Challenger

Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Hundreds gathered at NASA’s launch site Friday to mark

Training on new military policy on gays to begin soon

Associated Press WASHINGTON Military training to apply the new law allowing gays to serve openly

Murray carries country’s hopes into final

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Deadline looms; some haven’t filed yet

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‘Love and Understanding’ Play’s script offers nothing new

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Ariz. bill would require proof of US birth from candidates

Associated Press PHOENIX Arizona legislators have reintroduced legislation aimed at making

Micro-managing Matta wary of all opponents

Associated Press columbus If anyone gets the idea that being unbeaten and No. 1 means life is

Surplus food

Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,

Museum exhibits students’ artwork

Staff report youngstown The work of local middle- and high-school students competing in the 2011

Photos from early days of TV

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A new exhibit at the Arms Family Museum features radio and television

Mine owner disputes MSHA blast findings

Mine owner disputes MSHA blast findings MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Massey Energy Co. on Friday rejected

Jennings Center offers maple sugaring

Staff report slippery rock, pa. Maple sugaring and other spring programs are being offered for

College to host ‘Free Man of Color’

Staff report south euclid, ohio Notre Dame College, in collaboration with Ensemble Theatre, will

Students will square off in MATHCOUNTS

Staff report youngstown About 250 students from 25 middle and junior high schools will

Mountain State campus to move to CCBC

Staff report monaca, pa. Officials with Mountain State University and Community College of

A missed opportunity

Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here’s what President Barack Obama said to open his State of the Union

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benedictine sisters | Queen of Heaven Monastery

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Financial-aid workshop is set

Staff report SALEM A workshop on “Filling Out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid,” or

Alzheimer’s group promotes scholarships

Staff report new york Whether teens are trying to understand the loss of a relative or neighbor

Area schools schedule kindergarten sign-ups

Staff report Registration for children entering Poland Local Schools this fall will be March 5 and

CAMPUS NOTES

At the Coshocton Campus of Central Ohio Technical College, Heather A. Klesch joined COTC’s Coshocton

Westminster prof’s work is published

Staff report new wilmington, pa. “Gloamin,” a composition for flute and piano written by Daniel

For MCCTC students, contest is elemental

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com canfield Science and show business aren’t usually things

voices of faith q & a

McClatchy Newspapers Q. Can one believe in biblical creation and also evolution? The Rev. Pat

Students to watch live knee replacement

Hammers, nails and blocks of wood normally wouldn’t be associated with the medical field, but the

Library teaches brilliant babies

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Even as children’s librarian Linda Kucalaba was telling stories

Star Wars Club force to be reckoned with

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Actually, the date

Canines serve as readers’ best friend

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With the help of their owners, Reno, Kaya, Periwinkle and

Shepherd residents celebrate popcorn day

The residents of Boardman Shepherd of the Valley knew it was time

Watson students learn about animal hibernation

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Austintown Township Park’s supervisor Joyce Gottron visited

Morrison wins Holy Family spelling bee

Nine homeroom spelling champions representing grades four through eight battled it out at the Holy Family School’s annual Spelling Bee Jan. 21.

Duran helping to put Poland wrestling on the map

By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com When Poland’s Tad Duran decided to give wrestling a try, he

McDowell wins Frank Ohl spelling bee

In the way of nicknames, you could call Frank Ohl spelling champion Naudia McDowell The Terminator.

Dillon, Mancini spark Boardman at Hephner

By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Wrestling is a tough enough sport on its own, but to have

Poland briefs

Feast at a fish fry The Lowellville Rod and Gun Club will host a fish fry Feb. 18 at its 6225

Sports briefs

Canfield hockey team loses to Tigers The Canfield Cardinals couldn’t muster an attack against the

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Jakubek makes Dean’s list at Duquense Joy Jakubek, a sophomore in the Mylan School of Pharmacy at

Boardman Community Baseball hosts sign-ups through Feb. 20

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A flair for the dramatic

Life as a middle school student can include more than its share of drama. But for members of the Canfield Village Middle School Take 5 Drama Club, that’s exactly what they’re looking for.

Jamie Jameson making a name for himself

By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com When high school wrestling fans in the Valley see the last

Not your average gamers

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The residents of Poland Shepherd of the Valley gathered in their

Strong third period propels Squirts to win

The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt team scored three goals in the final period to pull away for a 4-1

Sports briefs

AMS Red wins two Austintown Middle School Red wrestlers defeated Boardman Center 52-48 and

Martial arts students honored for dedication

Master Park Martial Arts International local students were recognized for their excellence of hard

Boardman Police Blotter

Dec. 4 Burglary: Occurred in the 4300 block of Chester Drive after someone kicked in the

Calm your body, mind and spirit

The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will host a three-part lecture series titled “Well of Body,

Fitch students tell West Side Story

On Jan. 7, the stage of Fitch High School became New York City in

Stadium Drive book fair benefits library

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the collection of new Scholastic books at Stadium

Canfield Police Blotter

Dec. 29 Telephone harassment: A resident of Deer Avenue Trail filed a complaint. Dec. 30 Drug

Event to raise funds for performing arts center

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Houston shares safari stories

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dick Houston, author and safari expedition leader, entertained

Strong third period propels Squirts to win

The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt team scored three goals in the final period to pull away for a 4-1

Sports briefs

BGMS beats Center Boardman Glenwood’s boys seventh-grade basketball team improved their record to

Canfield girls swim team wins invitational

The Canfield girls swimming and diving team won three relays and Taylor Rodenbaugh broke the meet

Houston shares safari stories

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dick Houston, author and safari expedition leader, entertained

Canfield wrestlers place three at Dies tournament

The Canfield wrestling squad made its annual trek to Akron Firestone to compete in the Bill Dies

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Arts for seniors The Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Dr., is offering painting classes

Boardman briefs

Become part of St. Charles School St. Charles School, 7325 Westview Dr., will host an

Three new stores join Shops at Boardman Park

With all indications of a more positive economic future in the area, three new tenants will join The

New appliance store coming to Valley

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Representatives from hhgregg Inc., an Indiana-based

Dobbins kindergartners learn life lessons

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins kindergartners learned the importance of helping and

Old order is finally ending

Opinion: For years, many Middle Easterners have operated on the premise that things could continue as in the

Heaven was haven

Benedictine Sisters may have sold their monastery, but community remains based around common life

Springfield board

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Sheen out of hospital, back in rehab

For the second year in a row, TV’s most-watched comedy is suffering a production halt as star Charlie Sheen checked himself back into an undisclosed rehab facility.

Sunday bowl-a-thon will benefit JA

The John F. Kennedy High School basketball team is raising money to benefit Junior Achievement.

Tattooed man among trio suspected in theft of $4,500 bracelet

Police are looking for the individuals who stole a $4,500 diamond bracelet from a local jewelry store.

Shooting forces woman, kids to run for cover

Police are investigating a shooting into a house on the East Side that forced a woman and her children to run for cover.

Mubarak fires cabinet amid popular uprising; Obama threatens sanctions

Facing a popular uprising, Egypt's president fired his Cabinet early Saturday after protesters engulfed his country in chaos - battling police with stones and firebombs, burning down the ruling party headquarters and defying a night curfew enforced by the army.

Priests to host appreciation dinner at Boulevard Tavern

Leaders of two Catholic churches will have an appreciation dinner for a local restaurant Tuesday.

Human meds again top ASPCA list of top 10 pet toxins

Human medications including dropped pills sickened more pets in the United States last year than any other toxin.

County commissioners discuss concern over state budget cuts

AP exam finds execution-drug shortage widespread in US

LA officer to be fired over school shooting hoax

US probing Gulf blowout preventer testing flap

US probing Gulf blowout prevented testing flap

Pittsburgh teacher collapses, dies in classroom

Pittsburgh teacher, collapses dies in classroom

Duniek Christian appears, without duct tape, for court hearing

Pa. woman traded gas for heroin

Pa. baby named for nearby college after birth

World markets sink as unrest continues in Egypt

Obama open to 'tweak' of health care, not repeal

Man wounded in shooting ends up on probation for drug charges

Ohio congressman to cuts costs by cutting his office

Ohio congressman to cut costs by cutting his office

Egyptian military deploys in Cairo under curfew

'ChiPs' star gets probation for securities fraud

Egypt imposes night curfew after days of riots

Stocks dip after GDP report; mixed earnings

Workers saw 2 percent increase in wages and benefits last year

Workers saw 2 percent rise in wages and benefits last year

U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson has town hall meeting Monday in Salem

U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson has town hall meeting Monday

Springfield school board has Saturday meeting

Gov. Kasich plans broad attack on lake's algae

Ohio governor plans attack on lake's algae

Nelson Mandela, 92, released from S. African hospital

Economy gains, but not enough to ease job crisis

College financial planning workshop at Chaney on Tuesday

Ohio teen accused of threat to kill classmates

2nd annual TAG juried photo exhibit

Trumbull Art Gallery will have its second annual juried photography exhibit Feb. 20 through March 25.

Benefit dinner set for mother of four

Group study course offered

Slavic cultures to be compared

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CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.

HELOISE: Packing? Cruise along with tips

Dear Readers: A cruise can be a fun way for the family to visit many different places. Here are some

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is book issue a sign of dementia?

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Last August, one of my favorite authors published a

Ursuline’s Conlan commits to YSU

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Over the past four years, Ursuline’s Zach Conlan

Drug-court grad sings praises of Trumbull treatment program

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Shandrieka Shavers, 32, has discovered over the past two

Northside recognized for child immunizations

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Childhood immunizations at Forum Health

Pirates aim to get the Steelers Nation fan base to PNC Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ goal this season is to make it the World Series and to get the Steelers

South Range exacts its revenge on ITCL rival

By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com Hanoverton Ten days after a 23-point loss to the United

YPD: Man beat, held woman hostage

VICTIM TELLS OFFICERS ORDEAL LASTED A WEEK By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com

USHL reviews mega-brawl, suspends Paulides, Belonger

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN When the penalties were announced after last

Complaint: Parks board doesn’t represent everyone

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The president of an association of

YSU men remain winless on the road

Staff/wire report CHICAGO A balanced scoring attack helped spark Loyola to an 84-71 victory over

Classes knit humor into crafts

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Sandra Horforth takes her volunteering seriously

Program expands from Purple Heart recipients to all vets

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A program to honor Columbiana County veterans is

Rockets roll; Tipton hits 1,000

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Black lawmakers seek meeting with Kasich over hiring

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Black lawmakers are demanding a meeting with Gov. John

Canfield voters to decide on two levies

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Reopening of Warren fire station sparks optimism

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Proposal for Jackson Milton public library gets another look

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A proposal for a new Jackson-Milton

Sanctions hurt Iran

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Business Digest || LinkedIn files papers for IPO

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Jury indicts city woman on aggravated-burglary charges

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday, including

Nearly $100,000 in grants awarded to local groups

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN Neighborhood SUCCESS, a program of The Raymond

Wade and James will be starters for East

Associated Press NEW YORK LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat are headed to the NBA

Newsmakers

Newsmakers Marvelettes founder Gladys Horton dies LOS ANGELES Gladys Horton, who co-founded

In truth, there is no secret

Opinion: I’m convinced that when our leaders invoke public schools in the American call to arms on global

Davos forum leaders: Save the euro and the planet

Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland France’s president tried Thursday to save the reputation of

Challenger disaster still painful 25 years later

Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. For many, no single word evokes as much pain.

Man gets 2 years for stealing dead boy’s ID

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. A Bulgarian man who lived for 14 years as an American citizen

Hubbard, Girard and Liberty police calls

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Today’s entertainment picks:

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Surplus clothing

Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown, free clothing for men,

5 arrested in UK cyber-attack probe

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Bombing at funeral kills 48

Associated Press BAGHDAD A car bomb exploded outside a funeral tent Thursday in a mainly Shiite

Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dwan Dennis, 20, of 2515 Ohio Ave., #1, Youngstown,

GM says it’ll drop quest for US loans

Associated Press WASHINGTON General Motors Co., in another sign of its progress since a

Birthdays

Birthdays Actor Alan Alda is 75. Marthe Keller (“Marathon Man”) is 66. Guitarist Dave Sharp of The

Snow causes rise in jobless-aid filings

Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people applying for unemployment benefits rose

Fit for posterity

Opinion: Fit for posterity St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Physical fitness personality Jack LaLanne easily could

Novak Djokovic ousts Federer from Aussie Open; women’s final is set

Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Roger Federer saved a parting shot for anyone who thinks

Michigan rallies past Ohio State women

Associated Press COLUMBUS Rachel Sheffer was calm as she approached the free throw line with a

Political parties far apart

Opinion: Before President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech, many Senate and House members vowed to

Gates faults Congress for ‘crisis on my doorstep’

Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario Defense Secretary Robert Gates is accusing Congress of dumping

Thoughts on a day marking the loss of the Challenger

Editorial: In the way that one generation has Pearl Harbor and the next generation has the assassination of

Woman says she wants to fill remaining term of auditor

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Betty Brothers wants to fill the remaining term of

TAG juried photo exhibit to begin Feb. 20

Special to The Vindicator WARREN Trumbull Art Gallery will have its second annual juried

East Coast digs out from yet more snow

Associated Press NEW YORK Enough already. People across the Northeast wearily shoveled their

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County redefines detective jobs

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County redefined two former county

Agenda Saturday

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Teen put piano on Fla. sandbar

Associated Press MIAMI The rumors can stop swirling: The baby grand piano that turned up on a

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LOTTERY Thursday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 39-3-6 Pick 46-6-5-7 Rolling Cash

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Gerson seeks Girard court post

Staff report liberty Atty. Rebecca M. Gerson of Liberty has announced her candidacy for Girard

Man charged in rape of child

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man is jailed on a $150,000 bond

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Laechelle Oliver, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 26.

An amendment rooted in past failures

Opinion: By James M. BANNER Jr. Los Angeles Times There’s a move afoot to give the states the authority

Consequences of vitriol

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Ohio Lottery winner

Ohio Lottery winner GIRARD Thomas R. Williams of Girard won a top prize, $10,000 a year for

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JCC to host Israeli educator/activist Wednesday

The Youngstown Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, will host Galia Sabar, chairwoman of the African Studies Department of Tel Aviv University, at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the multipurpose room.

Girard man wins $10K for life in lottery scratch-off

Thomas R. Williams of Girard won a top prize, $10,000 a year for life, after scratching the Ohio Lottery’s instant game It’s a Wonderful Life.

Internet down in Egypt before anticipated new protests

Internet service in Egypt was disrupted and the government deployed an elite special operations force in Cairo on Friday, hours before an anticipated new wave of anti-government protests.

Killer planned suicide by bear in Yellowstone

A convicted killer who escaped from an Arizona prison says his plan was to overdose on heroin at Yellowstone National Park and let bears eat him.

Sheen hospitalized with abdominal pain

Charlie Sheen's publicist says the actor has been hospitalized in Los Angeles with severe abdominal pains.

GOP considering bill to privatize Medicare

Months after they hammered Democrats for cutting Medicare, House Republicans are debating whether to relaunch their quest to privatize the health program for seniors.

American missionary dead after being shot in head in Mexico

An American missionary couple who were attacked by gunmen in Mexico drove up to an illegal roadblock in a dangerous area of the country that has had 40 violent car thefts in the last two months, a Mexican official said Thursday.

Senate leaders reach agreement on filibusters, appointments

The Senate stood ready Thursday to reject an effort to restrict filibusters, those familiar blockades that sew gridlock and discord.

Panel: Meltdown could have been avoided

The government-appointed panel investigating the roots of the financial crisis says the meltdown occurred because government officials and Wall Street executives ignored warning signs and failed to manage risks.

Microsoft 2Q earnings edge down on slow PC sales

Trustee complains about representation on Mill Creek MetroParks board

North Side woman indicted on aggravated burglary charges

Ursuline OL Conlan commits to YSU

Ursuline OL Zach Conlan commits to YSU.

NASA honors astronauts lost from Apollo, shuttles

Santorum to headline Catholic group event in Mass.

BOSTON (AP) — Possible Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum is headlining a benefit for a

Mom of teen beating victim sues Fla. school board

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a 16-year-old girl who authorities say was savagely

Unmarked graves found at veteran cemetery in Miss.

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Authorities said Thursday they fear dozens of veterans could lie in unmarked

Black Ohio lawmakers urge Kasich to hire minorities

Gingrich derides Obama speech as “shallow” in Fla.

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is deriding President Barack Obama’s

LA cops eye 2 more deaths in ‘Grim Sleeper’ case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Perhaps the “Grim Sleeper” never took a break after all. Police were

Century knocked off man’s terror-support sentence

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A judge has shaved more than 100 years off the sentence of the first man

Netflix adds 3.1M subscribers in 4Q

Stocks trade flat after mixed earnings reports

JetBlue expects fares, fee increases to continue

Cincy will seize P&G heir's home

AT&T CEO: We'll push Android phones

We'll push Android phones

Michelle Obama in SC, sees Army fitness, food

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is visiting the Army’s largest training post to

GM says it no longer needs fed loan to go green

Official: Calif. killer charged in 2 NY deaths

NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says a convicted California serial killer is being

Pa. sex offender found living with woman's 3 children

Ohio woman's child sex abuse conviction reinstated

Another storm disrupts air travel in Northeast

For the third time in a month, airline passengers are navigating a sea of canceled and delayed

Liberty Police Department donates bikes to Goodwill

Ohio woman jailed 9 days over children's school addresses

Ohio school requires breathalyzer test at dances

Ohio home sale snarled by 6-cent water bill

Teen says he put grand piano in Miami bay

MIAMI (AP) — A 16-year-old looking to boost his art school application took a bow today for being

Stock futures dip after jobless applications rise

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes were headed for a flat opening today after the government said that

Ohio State Highway Patrol seizes 4 kilos of cocaine in Erie County

OSHP seizes 4 kilos of cocaine in Erie County

Baby’s body recovered from scene of NY house blast

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a baby was recovered from the debris of an

Police: Bartender accidentally kills self

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say a Pittsburgh bartender accidentally killed himself while playing with a

Storm strands 9 on board Philly transit bus

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nine passengers spent the night on board a bus in Philadelphia as a massive

Judge expected to rule on Sen. Orie ethics searches

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania judge is expected to rule whether investigators illegally

Area commissoners to meet with state lawmakers Friday

County commissioners from Ashtabula, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Trumbull and Tuscarawas counties will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Cafe 422 in Warren.

Niles library events to honor President McKinley's birthday

The McKinley Memorial Library will have several events Saturday in honor of the 168th birthday of President William McKinley.

Meeting announced for seniors citizens

Dental associations will give kids a reason to smile

Free dental plan For the ninth year, dentists and dental professionals in the three-county area

Niles makes name for itself in new book of appellations

The Niles Historical Society has decided to reprint the Niles Nickname Booklet, which was first

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pregnancy has given her a backbone

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been divorced from “Bill” for more than a

HELOISE: How to clean or restore pewter

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Liberty trustees, police to meet next week

The township trustees and police department will have a meeting at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the township administration building.

Canfield edges Howland for titles

The scoreboard read 103, which could have represented Fahrenheit during Anthony Spencer’s match against Nico Lucarelli.

Reservists return to duties at home

Within a few months, Master Sgt. Victor Rivera likely will return to his job delivering mail. For now, he’s happy to see something being delivered to him: normalcy.

Prep basketball roundup | Wednesday’s games

BOYS Newton Falls 62, Warren JFK 49

Youngstown Veterans Treatment Court has inaugural session

“We have to wrap our arms around these kids coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan and the older veterans from other wars,” said Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Stratton.

Roethlisberger enjoying time in spotlight

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers went back to work Wednesday after two days off following a 24-19 victory over the New York Jets in the AFC championship game.

A song to sing and nothing to lose

The lyrics to Sarah Turner’s single “Youngstown” neatly summarize where the young singer is now — and where she’s heading.

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Coroner confirms man, 76, was slain

The Mahoning County coroner’s office confirms police suspicions that the death of a 76-year-old township man was a homicide.

Penguins pick up 2 more Valley players

The Youngstown State football team secured two more verbal commitments in the last two days.

Church rejects selling land option for racetrack, resort

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Grace Fellowship Church of Niles’ board president says

YSU BASKETBALL PREVIEW / today’S GAME

MEN Matchup: YSU (7-12, 1-8 Horizon League) vs. Loyola (12-8, 3-6).

Student may face charges over plastic ‘BB’

Charges may be filed against a 14-year-old male student at William S. Guy Middle School who shot a 13-year-old male student with an air soft gun that discharged a plastic “BB.”

Ursuline lauded for student’s top ACT score

Ursuline High School is one of 29 Ohio schools recognized by the Ohio ACT for having a student who earned a top score on the college-admissions and placement exam.

Grand jury indicts mother in beating death of infant son

Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron said a woman has been indicted on a homicide charge in connection with the death of her child.

Study: Less risk of depression after abortion than after birth

Having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental-health problems, but having a baby does, one of the largest studies to compare the aftermath of both decisions suggests.

Young’s Restaurant to close after nearly seven decades

Paul Kroll, 6, of Diamond finishes his milkshake Saturday afternoon at Young’s Restaurant.

Economy survey finds more optimism

Employers will hire more workers this year, and the economy will grow faster than envisioned three months ago, according to an Associated Press survey.

Obama: We must ‘go all in’

President Barack Obama campaigned vigorously for his revamped economic message Wednesday.

Officials: CDBG funding needed

Area officials are concerned that cuts in federal spending might eliminate a program that has been beneficial to the Mahoning Valley.

Philly police arrest man wanted in Mahoning County

Lexter Williams in back in police custody.

Man convicted twice of murder

Andrew Irwin has now been convicted twice of stabbing Emily Foreman to death over drugs in Liverpool Township on Aug. 23, 2006.

New-home sales hit 47-year low

Buyers purchased the fewest number of new homes last year on records going back 47 years.

Veterans commission may receive $2M for 2011

Mahoning County commissioners will likely give the county Veterans’ Service Commission the full $2 million allocation for 2011.

Film to spread word about statewide effort

Dr. Chrisanne Gordon is using a film to spread the word about the effort to help war veterans in Ohio.

Pa. Superior Court to decide if boy is tried as juvenile or adult in slaying

Judges of Pennsylvania’s Superior Court may take months to rule on whether Jordan Brown will be tried as a juvenile or adult in the 2009 murder of his father’s pregnant girlfriend.

Man sentenced in kidnapping

A city man will spend the next decade in prison for sticking a gun in the mouth of his girlfriend and firing the weapon over the head of the 31-year-old woman.

Atty. Kren to run for Girard law director

Atty. Brian C. Kren has announced he is a Democratic candidate for the position of law director in the May 3 primary.

Hours at libraries will expand

Public library hours in Mahoning County will expand substantially this spring thanks to the passage of a 1.8-mill new library levy Nov. 2, the library system announced Wednesday.

Dow falls after hitting 12,000

The Dow Jones industrial average broke through 12,000 for the first time in 21/2 years Wednesday but slipped lower in afternoon trading.

Wolford to run for mayor as independent

Republican Mayor Jerry Wolford has decided to run for another term, but this time as an independent candidate.

Shoe Show store opens in Liberty

Shoe Show Inc., with corporate headquarters and a distribution center in Concord, N.C., recently opened a store at 3551 Belmont Ave., Suite 5, in the Liberty Plaza.

Former corrections officer sentenced for inmate sex

George A. Palmer, 24, of Niles, was sentenced for engaging in sexual conduct with a female inmate while working as a corrections officer in the Trumbull County Jail.

Warrant charging passing bad checks issued for woman, 57

A warrant was issued Wednesday for a 57-year-old township woman who already is in court on arson charges.

DNA leads to Quiznos-robbery suspect

Using DNA evidence, police have charged a 28-year-old man in the robbery of a Quiznos sandwich shop one year ago.

Infante resigns from Trumbull elections board

Ralph Infante has resigned from the Trumbull County Board of Elections effective Monday to run for re-election as Niles mayor.

Sentencing set for March 30 for domestic violence

Phillip Anderson could spend up to 61/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a domestic-violence episode at his home in 2010.

Woman’s trial date moved to May 23

The trial date for Karen M. Adams has been moved back to May 23.

Lisbon library patrons check out renovations

Despite Monday’s cold weather, the Lepper Public Library was doing big business.

METRO DIGEST || Streets to close

North Phelps Street, between Federal Street and West Commerce Street, and Commerce Street between Wick Avenue and North Hazel Street, will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

Strong Kids Campaign kicks off

The YMCA of Youngstown is kicking off its Strong Kids Campaign on Saturday.

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Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is suing a congressional cafeteria for dental damage he says he suffered after biting into an olive pit in a sandwich wrap he bought there.

ODDLY ENOUGH | 5-foot Monitor lizard captured in California neighborhood

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Mahoning County Court filings

Marriage licenses: Wendall G. McClurg III, 34, of 4164 Belle Ave., Austintown, and Kary L. Benton, 26, of same.

Officials to examine city’s water pressure

The city will look into why there are water-pressure problems on the north side.

Poland and Boardman police calls

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships.

Education needs single goal post

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Keep health-care mandate

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‘New economy’ has major implications for the Valley

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Gesture from Israel sought

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Nadal falls in Aussie quarterfinals

The Spaniard was ousted by fellow countryman David Ferrer

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Local bands in Rock Off

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Local screamo-metal act Sinful Faith —

The Queers: still spreading message

Early on, punk rock’s mantra was to shock the world with not only band names but song titles to boot.

HEALTH NEWS DIGEST | Facility gets grant

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has received a $25,000 grant from The Youngstown Foundation.

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Lovett, Hiatt play in relaxed setting

Appearing in promotional material like two weathered elder statesmen of music, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are about to restart their on-again, off-again co-headlining tour.

Washington Generals: They’re far from a joke

For Youngstown basketball fans feeling down about the state of professional basketball in Northeast Ohio, things could be worse.

Oakland offers a trio of ‘Death Defying Acts’

By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com “Death Defying Acts,” a collection of three one-act

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Study compares abortion, childbirth

Having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental-health problems, but having a baby does, one of the largest studies to compare the aftermath of both decisions suggests.

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Germany sets an example

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Yes, Haiti needs trees

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Funds missing from St. Christine's

Police are investigating the reported theft of thousands of dollars from a West Side church but offering few details about the investigation.

Surplus food/clothing

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BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DIGEST | US could sell GM shares over 2 years

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Garlic fights athlete’s foot

Q. Do you have any home remedies for athlete’s foot? I have been using over-the-counter antifungal

Poobah stands the test of time

Music-news updates from in and around the Mahoning Valley: Poobah, the psych-rock band led by

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Thursday's Brookfield property board meeting rescheduled

Brookfield trustees property maintenance appeals board meeting, scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed to Feb. 17.

Canfield edges Howland in wrestling showdown

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com CANFIELD The scoreboard read 103, which could have

Phelps and Commerce streets to close over weekend

North Phelps Street, between Federal Street and West Commerce Street, and Commerce Street between Wick Avenue and North Hazel Street, will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

Speed limit reduced to 45 mph on Pa. pike

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has reduced the speed limit to 45 mph on much of the main turnpike and much of the Interstate 476 Northeastern Extension.

Columbiana Co. man awaits sentencing on murder conviction

YSU adds two more Valley football recruits

Two more Valley football seniors have verbally committed to Youngstown State. Ian Folmar, a

Commissioners from 9 Ohio counties gather Friday in Warren

Facebook to let advertisers republish user posts

City man gets 10-year prison term for assault on girlfriend

CBO: Social Security to run permanent deficits

Plane hit by lightning makes emergency landing in Va.

Ohio auditor says he can audit JobsOhio panel

Ford recalls Windstar minivans for steering problems

Color-coded terror warnings to be gone by April 27

Pittsburgh casino approved to expand table games

Ohio lethal injection opponent gets life in prison

Fed says economy needs $600B bond-purchase program

NFL commissioner to cut salary to $1 in event of lockout

Jimmy Buffett falls off stage at Australia concert

A loophole means unlimited data on AT&T iPhone

A loophole means unlimited data for AT&T iPhone

Mahoning County libraries see extended hours in April

City man cops plea in domestic-violence case

Regulators: Ice triggered gas fires in Ohio town

Ice triggered gas fires in Ohio town

About 26 million Americans have diabetes, up 9 percent

CBO: This year's budget deficit will reach $1.5 trillion

North Phelps, Commerces streets closed Saturday and Sunday in downtown Youngstown

North Phelps, Commerce streets closed Saturday and Sunday in downtown Youngstown

Niles mayor resigns from Trumbull County elections board

Deadline set in Ohio for unshorn wool, mohair and lamb pelts

Brookfield meeting reset to Feb. 17

Dow Jones industrial average rises above 12,000

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average is surpassing 12,000 as investors shrug off weak

YMCA Strong Kids Campaign event is Saturday

YMCA Strong Kids Campaign is Saturday

Howland school board seeks new member

HOWLAND The Howland Local School District Board of Education will accept letters of interest

Stocks mixed on weak earnings, State of the Union

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in early trading as weak earnings results overshadow President

Criminal fugitive Lexter Williams arrested in Philly

Official: Shot Indianapolis police officer dies

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 29-year-old Indianapolis police officer shot during a weekend traffic stop has

LG Electronics posts more than $229M quarterly loss

Daniel Bell, influential sociologist, dies at 91

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Daniel Bell, a leading sociologist who wrote groundbreaking books about the

FBI joins search for missing W.Pa. college student

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) — The FBI has joined the search for a western Pennsylvania college freshman

Officer fatally shoots armed man at home in Pa.

READING, Pa. (AP) — Police in Reading say an officer was responding to a domestic dispute when he

Penn State fraternity sentenced in teen’s death

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Penn State University fraternity to 70 days of

ID of body in burned car still unclear

TARENTUM, Pa. (AP) — Allegheny County’s fire marshal and medical examiner are working to identify a

Poland couple still courting votes for 'I Love Lucy' wedding

More than 40,000 votes had been tallied as of Monday in the national race for an “I Love Lucy” wedding commemorating the 60th anniversary of the show.

SOCIETY DIGEST: Truck at dealership filled with pet food

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Gay son’s lifestyle baffles parents

Dear Annie: Our son, “Colin,” is 19 years old and a sophomore in college. He was always helpful and

HELOISE: Baking chocolate has a substitute

Dear Readers: Did you know that you can substitute cocoa and one other ingredient for baking

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will

Youngstown board commits $1M to renovate Rayen Stadium

The proposed renovation of Rayen Stadium has scored $1 million from the city school board.

2 YSU music groups claim coveted guest artist spots

The Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble and the YSU Dana School of Music Clarinet Ensemble have been selected to perform as guest artists at the 2011 Ohio Music Education Association/North Central National Association for Music Education Conference.

Valley viewers split on success of State of the Union speech

Supporters were inspired by President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech while detractors wanted to hear more about spending cuts.

Boardman's balanced attack spills Mooney

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DeWine meets with priest

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Calling his visit to the South Side “fact-

Hubbard holds on for AAC White win

By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Hubbard If Rick Fox had any hair left to begin with, he may

Trumbull Co. to buy GPS devices

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a

May, Patton make college choices

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State football team picked up another

Rayen Stadium revamp gets $1M

Chaney and East would use facility By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The

Williams’ 26 points powers Liberty comeback

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com CORTLAND Sophomore point guard Preston Williams poured in 26

Fight gun violence with economics, speaker urges

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Stronger and more consistent laws are needed to

Speedy Red Hurricanes storm past Ursuline

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Following Tuesday’s 69-57 loss to New Castle,

Warren seeks funds for water park

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The city will apply soon for $87,312 in Ohio Department

Tayala’s 20 points propel McDonald

By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com McDONALD An early lead against Sebring helped the McDonald High

Letson may be home soon

ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN State Rep. Tom Letson of Warren, D-64th, was admitted

Poland couple hopes to win ‘I Love Lucy’ wedding prize

By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com poland More than 40,000 votes had been tallied as of Monday

Frustrated by close losses, Penguins hope for more wins

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At GM Lordstown, Kasich pledges to drive jobs into state

Finishing a brief tour of the Lordstown General Motors assembly plant, Gov. John Kasich, right, talks with Jim Graham, president of the United Auto Workers Local 1112. Kasich chose the auto facility as the location for his first official visit in Northeast Ohio as governor.

McClatchy Newspapers Analysis

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Valley viewers split on success of speech

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Obama seeks state of unity in US

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Shot, sentenced

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Salem councilman will run for mayor

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Democrat Dennis Groves, a former city fireman

Boardman schools seek OK for program

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The school board will ask the Ohio School

Meeting to address bridge replacement

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The $2.62 million replacement of the Elm

Woman arrested; son still sought in shooting

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a woman in connection

Drug added to carry out death sentences

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State prison officials are changing the drug used in

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Columbus Zoo’s beloved gorilla, Lulu, dies

By Kathy Lynn Gray Columbus Dispatch Visitors loved to watch her wrestle, stick out her tongue

Park board adds commissioner

Staff report Youngstown Mill Creek MetroParks has added another new face to its board of park

Ursuline Sisters adds 7 associates

Staff report CANFIELD The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will welcome seven new associates

newsmakers

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Judge Lanzo will run for re-election

Staff report struthers Judge James Lanzo of Struthers Municipal Court says he will run again.

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Officials: US reconsidering its aid to Lebanon

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is reconsidering U.S. economic and military

YSU plans annual financial-aid event

Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Teen struck by gunfire files suit

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A teen hit by gunfire from the rifle of a neighbor in

Warehouse fire prompts warning

Associated Press MIDDLETOWN A fire broke out and burned for hours early Tuesday outside

BIRTHS

BIRTHS SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Charles E. Jr. and Amy L. Perks, Sharon, Pa., boy, Jan.

Elections board rejects appeal

Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Board of Elections has rejected an appeal filed by 4th

Poll: Many would choose pets over significant other

Associated Press NEW YORK Your sweetheart or your pet. Who would you choose to dump if one had

Mahoning County Court filings

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Poll: Many split on health-care law

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON American attitudes toward changes in health-care laws are “all

3 killed in clash in Egypt

Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets and beat protesters to

Poland school board grants medical leave to principal

Staff report POLAND The Poland Board of Education has granted a second medical leave of absence

Prosecutors ask court to expedite killer’s execution

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Prosecutors have formally asked the Ohio Supreme Court

Agenda Thursday

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YSU Dana ensembles to perform for OMEA

Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble and the YSU Dana School of

Sandwich night: Which ’wich will you pick?

Family Features From PB&Js to pitas, muffalettas to melts — any way you slice them, sandwiches

Some metaphors are loaded

Opinion: Some metaphors are loaded Sometimes we pay a price for free speech, which is rich in metaphors.

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Steelers old and new praise Tomlin

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Business Digest || Google to hire more than 6,200 this year

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YSU Sports Schedule

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Baseball team to host ‘First Pitch’ breakfast

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State baseball program will hold the inaugural “First

Cracking down on fraud

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A nuclear Iran? Not so fast

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Childress confident his NASCAR team can dethrone Johnson

Associated Press WELCOME, N.C. There’s a sign at the top of the road leading into Richard

New vs. old heroes

Opinion: When I mention that my family used kerosene lamps when I was a child in the South during the 1930s,

Fleury stops 29 shots as Penguins blank Islanders

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Without superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Pittsburgh

Chief outlines JobsOhio plan

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Quick start lifts Buckeyes

Associated Press COLUMBUS If this was a big test, then No. 1 Ohio State aced it. William

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‘Biutiful,’ ‘Dogtooth’ vie in foreign films

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AT&T laying claim to ‘person’ status

Opinion: If a corporation is a “person” under the law, does it get the kinds of “personal privacy”

2nd wave of housing bust hits more cities

Associated Press A second wave of falling home prices is battering some cities that had escaped

Oscar nominations ‘King’s Speech’ leads the pack with 12

By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The British monarchy saga “The King’s

‘Fantastic Four’ — no more

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Joblessness rises in 20 states, falls in 15

Associated Press WASHINGTON The unemployment rate rose in 20 states last month as employers in

Stocks flat as blue-chip earnings disappoint

Associated Press NEW YORK Stock indexes finished about where they started Tuesday after a round

Rights of all can be protected through truly public trials

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Clijsters, Zvonareva advance to Australian semis

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Philadelphia says ‘no’ to Schuylkill duck boat tours

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Canfield and Austintown police calls

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City cops probe Dragon Palace

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police issued citations to two people at the Dragon Palace restaurant on

Health concerns fuel market for sugar substitutes A SWEET SPLASH

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Speaker: Better laws needed to reduce U.S. gun violence

Stronger and more consistent laws are needed to reduce gun violence in the U.S., but the problem also must be attacked from an economic standpoint, a marketing consultant contends.

Shooting victim sentenced for burglary

A Maple Street Southwest man who was shot in the upper body a week ago outside a West Side convenience store was sentenced Tuesday to 60 days in Trumbull County Jail and five years’ probation on a burglary conviction.

Boardman trustees to meet Thursday

Township trustees have scheduled a special meeting for 4 p.m. today at the township government center for the second reading of the police levy.

Mingled lawmakers offer subdued response to State of the Uinon

WASHINGTON (AP) - Pleading for unity in a newly divided government, President Barack Obama implored Democratic and Republican lawmakers to rally behind his vision of economic revival for an anxious nation, declaring in his State of the Union address Tuesday night: "We will move forward together or not at all."

Driver leads 3-mile chase in wrong way on turnpike

A North Lawrence man is in Trumbull County Jail after being arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol after a three-mile chase in the wrong direction down the Ohio Turnpike.

Embassy bomber, bin Laden bodyguard sentenced to life

NEW YORK (AP) - The first, and possibly the last, Guantanamo detainee to have a U.S. civilian trial was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for his role in the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Africa, a case that nearly unraveled when the defendant was convicted on just one of more than 280 counts.

Jigsaw puzzle fundraiser starts Thursday at main library

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is sponsoring a jigsaw puzzle fundraiser at the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave.

Google to hire more than 6,200 workers this year

West Library branch closed for boiler repairs

West Library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County at 2815 Mahoning Ave., was temporarily closed today due to a boiler problem which resulted in no heat at the facility.

Ohio development director outlines Kasich's JobsOhio plan

White House opposes bid to end public funding

Oil prices drop below $87 a barrel

Oil prices settled below $87 a barrel

Kasich visits GM Lordstown, vows return

LORDSTOWN — Despite the success of the Chevrolet Cruze built in this village, Gov. John Kasich said

Arrest made in November shooting, police look for triggerman

Ohio to use veterinary drug in lethal injections

Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty in star's death

Cholera takes a breather in Haiti, but could surge

US airlines make money again by flying less

Conn. funeral operator gets 8 months for stealing

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut funeral home director has been sentenced to eight months in

Yahoo latest cuts lay off 100 to 150 employees

Ark. panel votes down health insurance bill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A legislative committee has blocked an attempt to reject a key portion of

Special meeting on Boardman Township levy is Wednesday

Official: Obama to call for 5-year spending freeze

Verizon promises smooth iPhone launch

Grand piano found on sandbar in Miami bay

MIAMI (AP) — A grand piano recently showed up on a sandbar in Miami’s Biscayne Bay, about 200 yards

Smoking, obesity why US lifespans lag a bit

Merrill Lynch paying $10M to settle SEC fraud charges

Meeting set on Elm Street bridge replacement

The $2.62 million replacement of the Elm Street bridge over Crandall Run on the city’s North Side is

Western, Pa. college freshman missing since last week

Chicago car salesman fired for wearing Packers tie

Australian rescues CA surfer hit by massive waves

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — An Australian firefighter who rescued a California surfer critically

Unemployment rises in 20 states, falls in 15

Nat’l test: Less than half proficient in science

Results from a national science exam show that fewer than half of the country’s fourth, eighth and

House GOP to endorse pre-Obama spending levels

Female gorilla dies after seizures at zoo in Ohio

Weak earnings weigh on stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower, with a large batch of earnings weighing on the market.

State of the Union: It's the economy, again

Ohio communities sick of snow welcome Lake Erie freeze

'The King's Speech' gets 12 Oscar nominations

Woman pleads guilty in Missouri incest case

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A western Missouri woman whose husband fathered four babies with one of

Suspicious box cleared at Detroit airport

ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say part of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was

Home prices fall in major US cities

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Home prices are falling across most of America’s largest cities, and average

Appeal to decide if suspect, then 11, was ‘adult’

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Superior Court panel in Pittsburgh must decide whether a boy who was 11 at the

Earnings could drive DJ industrials past 12,000

NEW YORK (AP) — Earnings reports could drive the Dow Jones industrial average above 12,000. A

Part of Detroit airport evacuated after box found

ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say part of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport has been

Verizon adds 872,000 smart-phone subscribers

Daughter of fatally stabbed bartender found dead

Harr-Blevins wedding date set for March

PEWAMO, MICH. Richard and Maureen Harr of Pewamo, Mich., are announcing the engagement of their

Parents reveal Hughes-Reinert wedding plans

The engagement of Melissa Hughes and Jason Reinert, both of Little Rock, Ark., and plans for their

Vivo-Morgione wedding plans are announced

NEW MIDDLETOWN Plans for the upcoming marriage of Jessica Vivo and Nicholas Morgione, both of

League meets for legislative brunch

USA Dance to host ballroom event

Fencing and dancing events are free

Fencing and dancing events are free LIBERTY Fencing and ballroom dancing enthusiasts are welcome

HELOISE: Research before buying textbooks

Dear Heloise: I am a college student and know that buying textbooks can be very expensive. Just last

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is there any hope for this romance?

Dear Annie: I come from an extremely dysfunctional family. I am 50 years old and have been estranged

YMTA to present honors recital at Butler North

The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will host its Winter Honors Recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Butler North on Wick Avenue.

Vindy seeks high court help on Oakhill

The Vindicator and 21 WFMJ-TV have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to order a visiting judge to make public all documents and proceedings in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-conspiracy case.

Appellate court upholds convictions in 2008 East Side fire that killed 6

A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals unanimously has upheld the aggravated- murder and aggravated- arson convictions and the 310-year prison term for Michael A. Davis.

Kasich to visit GM Lordstown today

The union president at the Lordstown General Motors assembly plant is pleased John Kasich’s first official trip to Northeast Ohio as governor is to the car facility today.

Trustees approve cops levy for ballot

Township trustees unanimously have approved a resolution to place a police levy on the May ballot.

Warren workers OK new contract

Two hundred city employees have approved a three-year contract that calls for a wage freeze and a lower pay scale for new employees.

Probe: No wrongdoing by police in chain-snatching

An internal investigation found there was no wrongdoing on the part of a police officer present when an $800 gold chain was snatched from the neck of a 14-year-old boy.

Steelers are underdogs — really?

The mighty Pittsburgh Steelers are underdogs for Super Bowl XLV.

EdFocus: Programs at schools not in sync

Youngstown schools offer some textbook examples of not everyone being on the same page, consultants are finding.

Man sentenced to 28 years for home invasion

A tearful courtroom statement from a Youngstown couple about the loss of their unborn child preceded a 28-year prison sentence for 43-year-old Allen Tapscott.

Progress doesn’t show in standings

At the midpoint of the conference season, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team is in a familiar spot in the Horizon League standings — near the bottom.

The Packers have a Super swagger

While B.J. Raji wasn’t one of the Green Bay Packers players who showed up for a preseason kickoff luncheon wearing a cowboy hat, he liked his teammates’ subtle show of swagger.

Double OT loss avenged

Struthers ignites in the 4th quarter

Website offers information

As a Trumbull County 911 dispatcher, “Beezer” Matkovich hears about all kinds of trouble and sends help in many ways.

Girard mayor will run for fourth term

“Get tough, get smart ,or get out” is how Mayor James Melfi described the challenges of being mayor.

Teen enters plea in beating case

The teen accused of beating a classmate with a baseball bat entered a plea of admission in juvenile court.

Umpire Bell prepares for his 20th round at top

Preparing for his 20th season as a major-league umpire will be no different than the previous 19 for Wally Bell.

The Corridor Project: Day Three

This eastbound stretch of U.S. Route 224 with the Shops at Boardman Park has replaced the Southern Park Mall as the center of Boardman retail, said one local real estate agent.

Suspect in Arizona shooting enters plea of innocent

The suspect in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords pleaded not guilty Monday.

Police investigate home invasion

Police are investigating a home invasion where two adults and two children, age 8 and 9, were held at gunpoint and robbed.

Abortion foes rally at Supreme Court

Abortion opponents rallied on the National Mall and marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to mark the 38th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion.

GM nips at Toyota’s heels in sales race

General Motors has a shot at being No. 1 again.

METRO DIGEST | Closing Mass

A closing Mass is planned at 10 a.m. Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church, 811 Oak St.

Barn fire

Low temperatures, ice and snow made for harsh conditions during a barn fire in Green Township.

Speech to focus on economy

Standing before a nation clamoring for jobs, President Barack Obama will call for targeted spending to boost the economy but also for budget cutting in tonight’s State of the Union address

Dow average closes near 12,000 points

The Dow Jones industrial average closed within 20 points of 12,000 Monday, its highest point since June 2008.

US & WORLD NEWS DIGEST| Ill. court throws Emanuel off ballot

Ill. court throws Emanuel off ballot CHICAGO Just days ago, Rahm Emanuel seemed to be

Agenda Wednesday

Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.

ODDLY ENOUGH | Medical-marijuana users getting pot soft drink

A California entrepreneur has plans to market a line of medical-marijuana soft drinks.

Oprah finds sister she never knew

Oprah Winfrey recently learned she has a half-sister — a Milwaukee woman who was put up for adoption by Winfrey’s mother nearly 50 years ago.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Fallon to host Roots’ ‘Jam Session’

Hip-hop band The Roots have given Jimmy Fallon a boost as the house band on his late-night TV show.

U.N. should play bigger role in Haiti

Opinion: Haiti’s humanitarian disaster and its escalating political mess have made it clearer than ever that

Discretion is advised

Opinion: WASHINGTON Discretionary spending, the part of the federal budget that is not on autopilot and is

Ganassi, like Steelers, buckled down and let results do talking

A bleary-eyed Chip Ganassi apologized in advance Monday if he appeared too tired. He stayed home in Pittsburgh to attend the AFC championship.

‘Mommy wars’ get brutal

Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers It doesn’t take much to rally the troops in the “mommy

Citizens United fallout is huge

Opinion: By Robert Weissman McClatchy-Tribune Now that we have suffered through our first post-Citizens

BUSINESS DIGEST | McDonald’s may increase prices

McDonald’s affordable food drew even more customers in its fourth quarter, but the burger chain said it may raise prices this year as its own food tab rises.

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.38 .34 Avalon

Girard reaping the benefits of good management, V&M Star

Editorial: For a decade, Girard’s city gov- ernment has had to bear a very heavy burden: A fiscal oversight

Cavs come close, then fall

Monday night was the Cavaliers’ best shot at a victory in weeks, and they let it slip through their hands, tying a team mark for futility.

REUNIONS

East High School January and June classes of 1949 will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Johnny’s on Market

NEWSMAKERS | Lil Wayne to kick off first tour since jail

newsmakers Lil Wayne to kick off first tour since jail NEW YORK Fans who missed Lil Wayne

Howdy! A Big D welcome to Steelers, Packers

The first Super Bowl in North Texas is going to be a big, gaudy celebration of excess, just like the stadium where the game will be played.

Lavender propels OSU past No. 18 Iowa

The high-low game has turned a low point into a high one for No. 24 Ohio State.

Ohio State once again men’s No. 1

Ohio State is again the runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll.

Bill of Rights protects everyone

Opinion: Bill of Rights protects everyone While it is true that Jared Lee Loughner purchased a gun and

Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2011. There are 340 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

The Razzies The worst of 2010

Vampires, werewolves and airbenders lead the pack at The Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that hands out prizes for the year’s worst films.

Ed Asner returns to series TV in “Working Class

Ed Asner returns to series TV in “Working Class,” the first original sitcom airing on CMT (Friday at

Penney to close stores, end catalog

J.C. Penney Co. plans to close some stores, outlets and call centers, finish closing its catalog business and add two opinionated shareholders.

Focus on financial reform

Opinion: Seattle Times: “While the financial system is far stronger today than it was a year ago, it is still

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Surplus food

Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve a free lunch from

Christina Aguilera to sing at Super Bowl

Christina Aguilera will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Texas on Feb. 6.

Moscow terror attack kills 35

Terrorists struck again in the heart of Russia, with a suicide bomber blowing himself up Monday in Moscow’s busiest airport.

Li ousts Petkovic; Nadal on a roll

Li Na beat Andrea Petkovic 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the second straight year.

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Community Wealth meeting set for Tuesday

Officials ID officers killed in Fla. shootout

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A state official has identified the two Florida officers shot and killed

Nutrition info moves to front of packaging

Closing Mass at Youngstown's Immaculate Conception Church is Sunday

Last Mass at Immaculate Conception Church is Sunday

Dad is attacked 19 years after milkshake poisoning

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A California man whose mother was convicted of trying to kill his father

Gunman identified in Wash. state Walmart shootout

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have identified a 31-year-old Salt Lake City man as the

Suspect pleads not guilty in deadly Ariz. shooting

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The man accused of carrying out the mass shooting in Tucson pleaded not guilty

Man injured in North Side home invasion

Moscow airport terror attack kills 31, wounds 168

ACLU: Detainees owed bail hearing after 6 months

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union wants U.S. courts to order bail hearings

Youngstown crime stats: Dip in violent crime, slight increase in burglaries, thefts

Crime stats: Dip in violent crime, increase in burglaries, thefts

Air Force sergeant pleads guilty to sexual misconduct

MASCOUTAH, Ill. (AP) — A chief master sergeant who was the top-ranking enlisted man at an Ohio Air

Youngstown police: Investigation clears officer of wrongdoing in chain-snatching incident

Officer cleared of wrongdoing in chain-snatching incident

Leno named Hasty Pudding man of the Year

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Talk show host and comedian Jay Leno has been named Harvard University’s

New Pa. House GOP leader Turzai pitches his agenda

New Pa. House GOP leader pitches his agenda

Officials: Other NY beach corpses were prostitutes

YAPHANK, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities on New York’s Long Island say that they have identified three

Senator: Ohio Gov. John Kasich stands behind all-white cabinet

Police keeping tabs on Dragon Palace restaurant

Bill would let ‘sexting’ NJ teens avoid charges

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey teenagers who text or post sexually explicit photos online could

Biden called for jury duty in Del., but dismissed

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden may be the nation’s vice president, but that doesn’t mean he can

Ohio man sentenced for murder of baby son

Trucker gets nearly 34 years in smuggling deaths

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has resentenced a truck driver to nearly 34 years in prison after an appeals

Allen Tapscott sentenced to 28 years in prison for 2010 home invasion

Court takes Rahm Emanuel's name off Chicago mayoral ballot

Sports cancellations for Monday night

The following high school sports events have been canceled for Monday evening (as of 11 a.m.):

Boardman Park board of commissioners meets Tuesday

Gov. Kasich coming to GM Lordstown on Tuesday, Ryan will be in D.C.

Kasich in Lordstown on Tuesday, Ryan in D.C.

Feds recover $2.5 billion in health care fraud

MIAMI (AP) — Federal officials say they recovered a record $2.5 billion in health care fraud

Penguins’ Crosby to miss All-Star Game

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby won’t even attend the NHL All-Star game this weekend

Stocks inch up in early trading after earnings

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher as investors weigh another round of corporate earnings

Ex-Marine files lawsuit over Camp Lejeune water

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former Marine has filed a $16 million lawsuit against the federal government,

YSU sets public meeting on business school

Staff report youngstown The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State

Appeals court upholds Davis’ conviction, sentence

YOUNGSTOWN — A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld the

Prosecutors again ask for execution date for Charles Lorraine

COLUMBUS Prosecutors have formally asked the Ohio Supreme Court to speed up its decision on a

Explosion kills 31 at Moscow airport

MOSCOW (AP) — An explosion ripped through the international arrivals hall at Moscow’s busiest

Police chief IDs Detroit precinct shooter

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit’s police chief says a gunman who was fatally shot after wounding four

Medical marijuana users getting pot soft drink

SOQUEL, Calif. (AP) — A California entrepreneur has plans to market a line medical marijuana soft

Ohio town of 3,200 evacuated because of gas fires

FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio community of 3,200 people has been ordered to evacuate the town

Water main break closes Capital Beltway in Md.

LARGO, Md. (AP) — A water main break outside Washington, D.C., has sent water pouring from a 54-inch

NY dad of baby taken 2 decades ago: Reunion ‘hard’

NEW YORK (AP) — The father of a baby snatched from a New York City hospital 23 years ago says the

Parents charged after girl rescued from fire

HAZLETON, Pa. (AP) — Police have filed child endangerment charges against the parents of a young

Cops: Teen spent night in library, stole cash

ANNVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a teen hid overnight in a library and made off with $28 when workers

Program on Hospice presented to Girard Junior Women

Hickory Rib party to benefit food bank

The Hickory Rib Restaurant and Catering is inviting the public to its third annual fundraiser to support the Second Harvest Food Bank.

HELOISE: Combs can help clean brushes

Dear Heloise: Do you or your readers know of a good way to clean brushes and combs? The hair seems

Kiwanis to raffle street-legal scooter

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County will begin selling raffle tickets on Feb. 9 for a street-legal scooter.

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Steve’s’ behavior leaves her drained

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I believe my husband of 19 years is suffering from

Trunk show and sale planned at DeYor

The Youngstown Symphony Guild is announcing a trunk show and sale to take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 5 at DeYor Performing Arts Center.

Losses chipped at golf course

Privatizing most of Henry Stambaugh Golf Course’s operations didn’t save the city any money in 2010, but Youngstown officials plan to give it another shot this year.

18 vie for title at memorial event

Comforting. Selfless. Giving. Loving. Gentle. Friendly. Those are the qualities Don Hernan of Youngs-town hopes people will remember about his late wife, Sue.

Expect more waterline breaks in Campbell, Youngstown, officials say

Waterlines in Campbell and Youngstown will continue to be vulnerable to breaks because of their age, officials in those cities say.

Woman shot son, mother, then self, coroner decides

Lawrence County Coroner Russell Noga released the names of the victims in a triple shooting in the city last week, which was discovered by police early Friday afternoon.

1st time: Hubbard Township to seek road levy

For the first time in the history of the township, established in 1801, residents will vote on a 1-mill, five-year road-department levy.

Packers are early favorite

Sports books in Nevada made Green Bay a slight favorite in the Super Bowl over Pittsburgh on Sunday night based on the Packers’ popularity among bettors during the past few weeks.

Talk to offer economic way to cut gun crime

In the wake of recent high-profile tragedies involving firearms, ACTION will sponsor a talk by representatives of the National Gun Victims Action Council at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Steelers head to record 8th Super Bowl

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers found a fitting way to shut down the New York Jets’ season.

Include defense for cuts, say tea partiers

Tea partiers clamoring for the debt-ridden government to slash spending say nothing should be off limits.

Gov. Corbett to change Pa. government

Gov. Tom Corbett says he plans to issue a plan aimed at fulfilling a campaign promise for changes in the way government does business.

Rotary donates $40,000 toward first phase of Harrison Common

Staff report youngstown The Rotary Club of Youngstown contributed more than $40,000 to Wick

Legends League has veteran feel

At 76, Warner Trautman is having a ball, traveling three days a week and courting old friends.

Aaron Rodgers leads Packers to title game

There was one Monster of the Midway in the NFC championship game and his name was Aaron Rodgers.

The Corridor Project: Market St. stays local

Maria Van Tilburg and Jan Christopher are the owners of The Joshua Tree on Market Street in Boardman Township.

Party chairman urges Salem auditor hopefuls to apply

Columbiana County Republican Party Chairman David Johnson is taking applications to replace city Auditor James Armeni

Teens hurt in accident

The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a car accident at 7:52 p.m. Saturday on county Route 195.

Help to file taxes for Valley residents

One Step to Life has teamed up with the Ohio Benefit Bank to offer trained counselors to help Mahoning Valley residents with their income-tax filings.

Eagle-viewing day set Feb. 5 at Pa. dam

Winter is the best time to view bald eagles soaring above the tail waters of the Kinzua Dam in Warren County, Pa.

Free classes offered to nonprofit groups

Free classes in web design, board development, marketing and letter-writing are being offered to nonprofit organizations.

Feb. 1 hearing to focus on federal-grant programs

A public hearing will be at Feb. 1 for two federal-grant programs for which Trumbull County commissioners plan to apply.

METRO DIGEST | Flying High orientation

Flying High Inc. plans an orientation session at 9 a.m. Tuesday for its seven-week professional-development program.

ODDLY ENOUGH | No app for this: Croc gulps phone, starts ringing

Workers at a Ukrainian aquarium didn’t believe it when a visitor said a crocodile swallowed her phone. Then the reptile started ringing.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP | WVU upends South Florida

Casey Mitchell had 13 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 West Virginia to a 56-46 win over South Florida on Sunday.

Cleveland to have furnace-free house heated by sunlight

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History plans to build the first house in the lakeside city to be heated using special windows, insulation and sunlight

FBI: Woman who raised stolen baby is held in Conn.

A North Carolina woman who raised a child stolen 23 years ago from a New York hospital surrendered to authorities on a probation violation charge Sunday.

Ireland’s Green Party bows out

Ireland’s deeply unpopular prime minister suffered another blow Sunday as the small but pivotal Green Party withdrew from his coalition government.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Katy Perry concerts

Pop singer Katy Perry will come to Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh on June 23 and Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 5.

DVD RELEASES

Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers include: "Red” (PG-13)

Trumbull County court filings

New complaints: Citimortgage Inc. v. Michael W. Kovalak et al, foreclosure.

Website helps solve songwriter’s block

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The next time a stumped songwriter has a hot riff and no lyrics, a

Obama to stand front and center for Union speech

President Barack Obama plans to use his State of the Union speech Tuesday to articulate a centrist vision that will shape the remaining two years of his term.

Afghan deal still tentative

Afghanistan’s president resisted demands from winning parliamentary candidates Sunday to dissolve a tribunal investigating alleged election fraud.

McAuliffe remains vivid to still-grieving NH city

In the 25 years since the Challenger exploded on liftoff, Felicia Brown has gone to college, become a psychologist, gotten married and had kids.

Fraud plagues global fund

A $21.7 billion development fund backed by celebrities sees as much as two-thirds of some grants eaten up by corruption, The Associated Press has learned.

Vonn is winner despite an injury

Skiing through pain is nothing new for Lindsey Vonn. She is also winning some of her toughest races while injured.

New economic indicator: iPad sales

The news last week that Apple’s Steve Jobs is taking a leave of absence was a big story.

Robin Soderling falls at Australian Open

French Open finalist Robin Soderling is out of the Australian Open following the biggest upset so far in the year’s first major.

City outlaws feeding ducks

Don’t feed the ducks in Elkins.

Kent State routs Miami (Ohio)

Randal Holt scored 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc and Kent State pulled away from Miami (Ohio) 78-57 on Sunday.

Eating at home: Trend’s staying

Eating at home may be one of the few behavioral changes from the recession that stick.

NEWSMAKERS | ‘No Strings’ attaches to No. 1 at box office

Audiences weren’t afraid of committing to “No Strings Attached,” making it the No. 1 movie at the box office in its opening weekend.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra, striking musicians resume talks

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its striking musicians have returned to the bargaining table.

Opinions are like Big Macs

Opinion: By Stephen Randall Los Angeles Times You think too much. And you’re not alone. Everybody’s

Rewarding polluters

Opinion: Rewarding polluters Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: Big polluters are receiving billions of dollars in

Jazz fest will go global

Jazz has turned increasingly global in the past 15 years as artists have emerged from everywhere, often marrying native musical languages with jazz improvisation.

In Calif., it’s lights out for incandescent bulb

The brightest bulb in most homes for more than a century is fading toward darkness this year as California turns out the light on the century-old incandescent.

A burr under our saddle

Opinion: WASHINGTON America is a creedal nation and the creed is, as Robert Penn Warren wrote, the “burr

Miranda Cosgrove ‘iCarly’ star takes to singing stardom

“iCarly” actress Miranda Cosgrove admits she’s excited to finally live out her rock ’n’ roll dream when her “Dancing Crazy Tour” comes through Cleveland.

Agenda Tuesday

Southington school board, special meeting, 6 p.m., high school library.

It’s bad policy to blur the lines between religion and politics

Editorial: Across the country, Legislatures made up primarily of men are working with renewed enthusiasm and

Ohioans get bad rap from Kasich

Opinion: Ohioans get bad rap from Kasich Ohio GOP considers tax breaks for businesses despite $8B deficit,

The top-5 concert tours

The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows in North America.

Banker who gets it

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Populist banker. Now those are two words you rarely see linked

Debbie Gibson, Tiffany team up in Syfy movie

Debbie Gibson says people have been trying to get her and her ’80s teen-pop rival Tiffany to work together for years.

Walmart battlefield battle heads to court

Nearly 150 years after Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant fought in northern Virginia, a conflict over the battlefield is taking shape in a courtroom.

Britain cuts its deficits kindly, gently

Opinion: On the assumption that some version of Great Britain’s fiscal austerity program eventually will show

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace: Amanda Fidnam and John Stanton, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 21.

Years Ago

Today is Monday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2011. There are 341 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

W.Va. lawmakers eye firmer hold on session, budget

West Virginia’s Legislature is showing signs that acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s legislative agenda may not sail through this session.

Vegas winner of Hope Classic

Jhonattan Vegas made a 13-foot par putt on the second playoff hole to win the Bob Hope Classic on Sunday, holding off Gary Woodland for his first PGA Tour victory.

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Steelers headed to Super Bowl for eighth time

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to their third Super Bowl in six

Water breaks will continue to inundate Campbell, Youngstown, officials say

By jeanne starmack And david skolnick news@vindy.com Waterlines in Campbell and Youngstown

Chili event cooks up honors for drowning victim, funds for mission projects

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Comforting. Selfless. Giving. Loving. Gentle.

Packers beat Bears, 21-14, advance to Super Bowl

Associated Press CHICAGO Aaron Rodgers ran for a touchdown and made a saving tackle, B.J. Raji

Family deaths in New Castle ruled double homicide-suicide

Staff Report new castle, pa. Lawrence County Coroner Russell Noga released the names of the

Bodnar-Vega wedding date is announced

Planning a September wedding are Raechel Bodnar and Dennis Vega, both of Austintown. Kenneth and

ACTION sponsors forum, speaker on gun violence and firearms laws

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In the wake of recent high-profile tragedies involving firearms, ACTION

Hubbard Township places 1-mill levy for roads on May ballot

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard township For the first time in the history of

Kristin Gilida, Steven Steeley to be married

HUBBARD Richard and Deborah Gilida of Hubbard are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage

July wedding set by Miss Donchess and Mr. Schmit

POLAND The engagement of Dana Lynn Donchess and Jason William Schmit, both of New Albany, Ohio, is

Parents reveal Gulling-White wedding plans

The engagement of Kathrine Gulling and Jasen White, both of Alexandria, Ohio, and plans for their

Miss Harper to be bride of Mr. Thompson

WARREN Mary Harper and Joshua Thompson, both of Warren, are announcing their engagement and plans

SENIOR MENUS

SENIOR MENUS MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven

Dan Holloway and fiancé plan wedding

NORTH LIMA Linda and John Holloway of North Lima announce the engagement of their son Dan Holloway

Miss Pavlich, Mr. McCarthy to wed in April

POLAND Announced by Robert and Diane Pavlich of Poland is the engagement and upcoming marriage of

Miss Garling to be bride of Mr. Cutchall

The engagement of Kristine Garling and Brian Cutchall, both of Youngstown, is announced by her

Marianne Frank | Robert Tiratto

YOUNGSTOWN The exchange of nuptial vows took place at noon on July 10 as Marianne Frank and Robert

Case anniversary is celebrated at family dinner

BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Case of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently

Exhibit is prescription for nostalgia

SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Honor vets with visits and valentines

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Over the years, your readers have opened their

SOCIETY DIGEST || Fashion show volunteers needed

Volunteers needed for ACS fashion show CANFIELD The American Cancer Society is seeking

MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet

TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic

SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.

GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

thursday Hubbard Junior Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the meeting room in Hubbard Library.

City of Youngstown takes another shot at privatizing Stambaugh Golf Course

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Privatizing most of Henry Stambaugh Golf

South West Neighborhood meeting Tuesday

The South West Neighborhood Association will have its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, 1590 Tod Ave SW.

Drive-by shooting victim now jailed

The victim of a drive-by shooting in Warren Wednesday is now behind bars.

Lyell set for enemy territory

The Niles boxer is about to cap a whirlwind month in Mexico. By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com

One year later, South Side still reels from murder

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One year ago today, 80-year-old Angeline

Free-throw woes down Penguins

By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN OK, that one hurt. The Youngstown State men’s

Exec says CHS has the Rx for success, profitability

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health was more cash-strapped than its

Fight Night interrupts Phantoms’ OT victory

By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN What’s more fun than a fight in the middle of a

World War II vet recalls horror of Buchenwald

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN The stench was the first thing that hit Carmen

18 barn animals perish in Green Township fire

Green Township firefighters responded to a blaze at 3:06 p.m. Saturday that destroyed a barn and killed 15 pigs, a horse and twin calves.

Almost: Penguins lose another close contest

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Right about now, the Youngstown State women’s

LIFENET system can help save lives of heart-attack victims

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN SDLqBeat the Clock,” a TV show started in the

Three area wrestlers win crowns at Hephner

By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Three local wrestlers won titles in the Josh Hephner

Polar Bear Plunge benefits Special Olympics of Ohio

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CORTLAND Marlo Yuricek and Joanne Cusick spent part of Saturday

3 Mooney seniors drawn to military academies

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN “Army. Navy. Air Force. Marines: What a great

Hazimihalis, Giuriceo bouts set for February

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Lightweight fighter Chris Hazimihalis of Campbell will fight a four-

METRO DIGEST || Gov. Kasich to tour Lordstown plant

Barn animals perish GREEN Green Township firefigthers responded to a blaze at 3:06 p.m. Saturday

ARMED FORCES DIGEST | Benefits seminar Wednesday

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Benefits seminar New castle, pa. The Lawrence County Veterans Affairs

The Corridor Project: The value and difficultly of tracking commercial retail businesses

The former Lincoln Mercury dealership at Southern Boulevard and Route 224 in Boardman.

QBs hold the key in NFC title game

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Saturday’s other college basketball Games

HORIZON Cleveland State 65, Wright State 46 CLEVELAND Norris Cole scored 14 points and grabbed

ROUND 2 AT HEINZ

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Bacteria poses threat to citrus

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Will the lower court system in Mahoning County change?

Editorial: While the final version of the Mahoning County Court Consolidation Study won’t be ready for at least

‘CITIES in TRANSITION’

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Lawyer fights for lawsuit status

MINNEAPOLIS Jane Bowman has to turn away many homeowners who desperately need a lawyer to guide

If you aren’t a goose, don’t honk

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BUSINESS DIGEST || New sites to spur manufacturing

NEOTEC officers youngstown The Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium has announced the

Selected local stocks

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John Larson rolls to win in Youngstown Senior Singles

John Larson rolled 1443 to win the “D” division of the 2011 Youngstown Senior Singles Bowling

Ex-champ Djokovic in quarters

Caroline Wozniacki also advanced to the Aussie round of 16. Associated Press MELBOURNE,

Cavaliers lose 16th straight contest

Associated Press CHICAGO Derrick Rose scored 24 points, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 92-79

Penguins sweat out a win over Carolina

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Playing without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Pittsburgh

Stories on group homes spotlight need for society to do better

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BOYS Springfield 50, East Palestine 48 NEW MIDDLETOWN Ronnie Rogers had 15 points, while Nick

Agenda Monday

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Losing a job, but finding a calling

McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Janet Studenski had made a bed countless times in her 53

record reviews

Cake Album: “Showroom of Compassion” (Upbeat Records) Grade: A Alternative rock has always

Ohio woman gets 105th-birthday wishes on Facebook

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newsmakers

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Thousands protest in Yemen

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METRO DIGEST || Volunteers needed for legal advocacy

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MILESTONES

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Ensembles selected to perform at convention

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Freshman Sullinger leads OSU past Illini

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birthdays

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fast facts

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Fugitive of the Week

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Book offers hope for abused women

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Girl, 2, in stable condition after accidental shooting

Staff report youngstown A 2-year-old is in stable condition after an accidental shooting in a

Disagreeing with Chinese Tiger Mother

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Review: Library e-books easier to use, but still a bit of a hassle

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Libraries have been lending e-books for longer

Few options after nuke talks fail

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The need to be more creative results in ... A self-taught poet

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CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

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Two share lead at Hope Classic

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Unfamiliar objects confuse, amuse collectors

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Bath salts seen as growing drug problem

Associated Press FULTON, Miss. When Neil Brown got high on bath salts, he took his skinning

Protecting sleepers

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East dominates West in 2011 Shrine Game

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Syracuse running back Delone Carter ran for a touchdown and was

Stealthware: Learn all about usage, detection

For centuries, as locksmiths continued to make better locks, others pursued devising ways to pick

Memory loss linked to cholesterol drug

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Blood Drives

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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Jan. 15

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Inner Circle” by Brad Meltzer (Grand Central) 2. “The Sentry” by

New Middletown vote has greater potential

Opinion: New Middletown officials announced two weeks back that they are going to the polls with a special

What we buy makes a difference

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Obama’s agenda: Boost competitiveness

Associated Press WASHINGTON Under pressure to energize the economy, President Barack Obama said

Trumbull and Columbiana counties court filings

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Chase Bank v. Joseph Burford, money. Huntington

Taking a gamble on the Valley?

Opinion: Through the process of elimination, it can speculated that Rock Ohio Caesars would be a major

Train gets back on track

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Making a smart college buy

Opinion: By Claudia Dreifus and Andrew Hacker Free Lance-Star NEW YORK As Andrew Hacker and I began

BIRTHS

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An aging beauty

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Cavaliers’ losing streak extends to 16 games.

Cavaliers’ losing streak extends to 16 games. CHICAGO —Derrick Rose scored 24 points, leading the

Penguins hold on to beat Hurricanes 3-2

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Dustin Jeffrey, Mark Letestu and Pascal Dupuis scored and the

Kasich to make first visit to Valley as governor Tuesday at Lordstown

Gov. John Kasich will tour GM’s Lordstown Assembly Plant Tuesday during his first visit to the Mahoning Valley since he was elected in November.

2-year-old finds gun, shoots self in face

A 2-year-old is in stable condition after an accidental shooting in a South Side home landed her in the hospital Friday night.

Volunteers needed for legal aid advocacy

Community Legal Aid, a nonprofit law firm serving the civil legal needs of the low-income community, is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Advocacy Legal Unit Program in Mahoning County.

Improvements planned for Upton House

SOCIETY DIGEST || Wine-tasting event

Easter Seals plans wine tasting event BOARDMAN Easter Seals is sponsoring “Flavors of the Vine,”

A Way With Words Foundation scavenger hunt begins Saturday

NILES A Way With Words Foundation Inc. will kick off its first “You Are Here” scavenger hunt at

‘Keys to Success’ will open business tips for women

MERCER, Pa. ‘Keys to Success,’ a series of lunchtime seminars sponsored by the Women’s Leadership

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mother hates how she divides her time

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A few years ago, my husband and I had some problems

Johnson, Ryan to sit together for State of the Union

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the spirit of bipartisanship, Democrat Tim

Phantoms fall in overtime

Youngstown goalie Greg Lewis made 44 saves By john Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN

3 shot to death in New Castle

Staff report new castle, Pa. Three people were shot to death at a South Side home, Police Chief

Wrestling coaches praise Hephner experience

By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com Austintown Area high school wrestling coaches say the Josh

Prep basketball roundup | Friday’s other games

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Painesville man accused of stalking Canfield educator

Staff report Youngstown A Painesville man accused of stalking and harassing a woman — who

Strong start helps lift Boardman past Fitch

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Boardman The Boardman High boys basketball team reeled off the

Austintown cops seek clues in man’s death

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township police hope video surveillance from

Ursuline overcomes slow start to down East

By Doug chapin sports@vindy.com Youngstown After a slow start, the Ursuline High boys

Boy, 6, hit by car, suffers head injury

Staff report new castle, pa. A child was in serious condition with a head injury after being hit

ysu Basketball preview | Today’s games

Campbell teen hides during burglary

Staff report campbell A terrified teenager hid in the basement at her Penhale Avenue home while

Trumbull engineer targeted in probes

DeChristofaro’s political activity under scrutiny By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN

US panel applauds change in YPD hiring policy

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, critical

Tutoring tool works well

Stacy Adduci, math and science teacher at Girard Junior/Senior High School, works with freshman Morgan Shepley, 15, on an Algebra I problem on the Smart Board, an interactive teaching device, during Study Table. Watching is freshman Samantha Brenner, 14. Both students said the tutoring sessions have helped them improve their grades.

Polar Plunge

Polar Plunge cortland The Special Olympics Polar Plunge will be held today at Mosquito Lake at

Woodland, Vegas share lead in PGA Tour’s Hope Classic

Associated Press LA QUINTA, CALIF. Gary Woodland played basketball for a season at Division II

HOMELESS GRANTS | Allotments

Some $66.2 million in federal money is headed for Ohio’s homeless assistance programs including

Doctor: Giffords heard cheers as she left hospital

Associated Press HOUSTON She heard them, smiled, and tears welled up in her eyes. The caravan

Columbiana home heavily damaged in fire

Staff report COLUMBIANA Columbiana Fire Department Chief Rick Garrity said a blaze heavily

Cavs’ losing skid reaches 15 games

Associated Press cleveland The lowly Cavaliers got more lowly. On Friday night, they couldn’t

METRO DIGEST || Pregnant girlfriend beaten

Pregnant woman: Boyfriend hit me YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested A 17-year-old high school student

Leach’s Texas Tech lawsuit is thrown out

Associated Press LUBBOCK, TEXAS A Texas appeals court threw out former coach Mike Leach’s breach

2 Valley firms merge

Staff report Team Office Technologies, an Austintown business since 1980, recently joined forces

Murray, Zvonareva advance at Australian Open

Associated Press melbourne, australia Andy Murray moved another step closer to consecutive

Jauron to coach Browns defense

Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Browns are expected to name former NFL head coach Dick

Icy winds create tricky conditions for NFL kickers

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Cold, wind and frozen turf. They make Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field and

NASCAR boss favors simpler system

Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. NASCAR President Mike Helton strongly indicated the points

Roles reversed as Buckeyes, Illini face off

Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s been almost six years now and Matt Sylvester is still

Ex-cop gets 4 1/2 years for torture

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Coroner’s office: Man died of smoke inhalation

Staff report COITSVILLE The Mahoning County coroner’s office has released a preliminary cause of

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MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

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Man faces charges of sex with children

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police had to do a little work before finally arresting a 32-year-old

Bundle up: Chilly weather looms for title games

Associated Press Temperatures in the teens, wind chills near zero, maybe even a snow shower. A

Grants renewed to help homeless

Staff report COLUMBUS Federal grants for homeless-assistance programs in Columbiana, Mahoning

Home prices in Ohio rise while sales decrease

Staff report The average home price increased in the state for the first time in five years, while

Kasich: EPA staff must work as team

Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has made no secret of his frustrations with Ohio

Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Alexander D. Masters, 30, of 1490 Doncaster Drive,

OHSAA reveals details of competitive balance

Staff report Columbus Ohio’s muddied high school playoff picture became a little bit more clear

birthdays

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Years Ago

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Calendar of churches faithfully counts days

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com salem Hand-drawn, black-and- white renderings of houses

YSU prof’s research targets behavioral finance

Staff report youngstown In business, timing is everything. But one Youngstown State

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Marina Crespo, Struthers, boy, Jan. 18. David

Build-A-Bear Workshop seeks Huggable Heroes

Staff report st. louis A recent survey shows that today’s youths are more in touch with the

Hubbard, Girard and Liberty police calls

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newsmakers

newsmakers Winfrey to reveal ‘miracle’ reunion LOS ANGELES Oprah Winfrey has staged many a

voices of faith

McClatchy Newspapers Q. Is it all right for people of faith to make New Year’s resolutions? The

award categories

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SCHOOL DIGEST || Scholarships

Successful students Youngstown Youngstown State University students who go above and beyond in

Pets a threat to safe driving

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Man’s best friend is not a driver’s best friend. While lawmakers

Company stops making key death-penalty drug

Associated Press COLUMBUS The sole U.S. manufacturer of a key lethal injection drug said Friday

Howland Middle gets 1st in prep bowl

Staff report Warren The Trumbull County Educational Service Center completed its annual

Suspect in bank robbery arrested

By Ashley luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Police arrested a 39-year-old township man

World Missions prof to lecture at Grove City

Staff report grove city, pa. Grove City College will host J. Nelson Jennings, Ph.D., professor

38 Special, Joe Grushecky concert coming to Packard

Staff report WARREN Southern rock band 38 Special, known for hits “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught

Kent State receives 5 awards in competition

Staff report kent Kent State University recently received five awards, including three golds,

Indians looking ahead for hope

By Paul Hoynes The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Never has a ballclub needed a future more than the

The whole person

The whole person canfield The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will present the three-part

Lawsuit against school dismissed

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The Mahoning County Educational Service Center

HELOISE: Introduce cat to dog carefully

Dear Heloise: How do you safely introduce a cat and a dog? My daughter’s cat will be with us for a

BRIDGE

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God heals broken hearts

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Lunging Polamalu has Jets riveted

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Troy Polamalu might as well be wearing a Superman cape as far as Rex

Nominations taken for Diversity Leadership Recognition, scholarship

Staff report youngstown Nominations are being accepted for Youngstown State University and

Poll: 53% dislike Obama’s handling of the economy

Associated Press SCHENECTADY, N.Y. More than half the nation disapproves of President Barack

CORRECTION

CORRECTION Easter Seals is sponsoring “Flavor of the Vine” wine-tasting event next Saturday at

A peppery musical honor

Opinion: Along with my not so standard breakfast of a banana, blueberries, bran and orange juice, not milk, I

Kasich takes on lobbyists

Opinion: COLUMBUS You could call this the lobbyist season down at the Statehouse. Or maybe the advocacy

Goo Goo Dolls set concert at Covelli

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Goo Goo Dolls will come to Covelli Centre for a 7 p.m. concert April

sunday news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.;

Dow rises for 8th-straight week

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Selected local stocks

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Comedian plans to spend a week in Macy’s window

Associated Press CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble Co. has an eye-opening campaign ready with Macy’s

Road to sainthood

Pope John Paul II to be beatified May 1 By Henry Chu and Livia Borghese Los Angeles Times

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Raid frees crew from pirates

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea At dawn Friday, South Korean commandos steered their boat

Fighting the proposed ban

Opinion: Newark Star-Ledger: Newport-brand cigarettes have a long-standing, deep-rooted tradition of sleaze.

Public uprising in Tunisia puts Arab leaders on alert

Editorial: In the past week, there have been major developments in the arab world that are deserving of

The Sundance sneak peek An advance Oscar preview?

By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer PARK CITY, Utah It’s a winter ritual at the Sundance Film

Roe v. Wade is a blot on our nation

Opinion: When the leadership of the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives decided as their

Phantom Squirts take second at MLK tournament

The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team traveled to Jamestown, N.Y., and took second place at the

Students to watch live knee replacement

Hammers, nails and blocks of wood normally wouldn’t be associated with the medical field, but the

Canfield swimmers win AAC titles

The Canfield swimming and diving teams swept the All-American Conference team titles on Jan. 15 at

Top-selling band students corral limo lunch

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Due to their great sales skills, eight Canfield Village

Spelling bee champ

On Jan. 14, in a hushed library with parents and supporters nearby, Poland Middle School’s Brendan Gage spelled this word correctly to become the school’s champion speller.

Lions Clubs celebrate successful year

The Austintown Lions and Lioness Clubs hosted their annual Christmas party at the Austintown

Sports briefs

Players needed for Heat The 13U Mahoning Valley HEAT championship team is looking to fill one or

Boardman student earns service award

Hard work and dedication didn‘t go unnoticed for one local student. The National Slovak Society

Poland varsity wrestlers place at Leonard Truck tourney

The Poland varsity wrestling team placed three wrestlers at the Jackson-Milton Invitational on Jan. 15.

Boardman briefs

Valentine’s party planned for Jr. League The next meeting for the Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s

Austintown group’s weight loss tops 200 pounds

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Members of the Austintown’s TOPS Club No. 2191 got a jump-start on

Canfield still on course for ‘Race to the Top’

By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com School board members were updated on the progress in the

Community event explores pioneers of Poland’s past

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com With Poland Presbyterian Church standing high and proud on South

Poland briefs

Attention incoming freshman and parents There will be an orientation meeting for all eighth-

Sports briefs

AMS Blue wins big over Warren Gold The Austintown Middle School eighth-grade boys Blue basketball

Boardman’s Dillon wins Top Gun wrestling tournament

By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com After missing the opportunity to compete at the ultra-

Students to watch live knee replacement

Hammers, nails and blocks of wood normally wouldn’t be associated with the medical field, but the

Young singer competes in ‘Idol’ event

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland Middle School eighth-grader Brittany Best is a familiar

Battle of the Bands

Boardman High School’s performing arts center echoed with the crash of cymbals and guitar riffs on Jan. 15, as 10 area high school bands gathered to rock at the fourth annual PTSA Palooza.

Boardman trustees change leadership, set meetings

The Boardman trustees had an organizational meeting last week to determine the board’s leadership

Canfield wrestlers continue hot streak

The Canfield high school and middle school wrestling teams each claimed victories to begin the 2011

Sports briefs

Players needed for Heat The 13U Mahoning Valley HEAT championship team is looking to fill one or

Frank Ohl concert entertains students and staff

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com At Frank Ohl Intermediate, a week before the students’ holiday

Zumba puts fitness ahead of the Curve

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com If you already need to shake up your New year’s resolution,

Phantom Squirts take second at MLK tournament

The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team traveled to Jamestown, N.Y., and took second place at the

Wayt leads Canfield youth wrestlers to title

Canfield Wrestling Club’s Christian Wayt was voted tournament MVP by the coaches at the Akron

Fitch places three wrestlers at Top Gun

By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com The Fitch varsity wrestling team placed three competitors

Sixth-grader wins middle school spelling bee

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Can you spell ‘astigmatism’? Max Lee can. The Canfield

Dobbins hosts Family Literacy Night

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Literacy became a family affair for the first- and third-graders

Daughters dance with dad

Boardman Park will host its eighth annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance at the Lariccia Family

Little listeners provide interaction

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Laura Frey of Boardman Barnes and Noble hosts her “Little

Bounce-around party gives CASA a boost

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The young and the young-at-heart bounced around for a good cause

Daughters dance the night away with dad

Boardman Park will host its eighth annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance at the Lariccia Family

Sports briefs

Players needed for Heat The 13U Mahoning Valley HEAT championship team is looking to fill one or

Slime time

Hilltop Elementary School students went home with some slippery souvenirs from COSI on Wheels’ visit to the school on Jan. 11.

Boardman hires new varsity baseball coach

The Boardman Board of Education approved the hiring of Robert Beam as the new high school varsity

Phantom Squirts take second at MLK tournament

The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team traveled to Jamestown, N.Y., and took second place at the

Galaida wrote the book on Mill Creek Park

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Edward Galaida may not be a name everyone knows. During a

Basketball blackout night hopes to spark fan interest

By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com In the middle of the school year, it can be tricky keeping

Daughters dance the night away with dad

Boardman Park will host its eighth annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance at the Lariccia Family

Poland grapplers second at middle school duals

The Poland Middle School wrestling team finished second at the Austintown Middle School duals at

AMS book club binds students and teachers

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Watch out Oprah — you don’t have the biggest book club in town

Baby Brilliant teaches literacy one at a time

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Jan. 6, 14-month old Joey Loree was the only guest at the

Phantom Squirts take second at MLK tournament

The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team traveled to Jamestown, N.Y., and took second place at the

Canfield briefs

Take out on Thursdays Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, will host “Take

Poland Rotary sponsors 25th Chili Open

The Poland Rotary is looking to add to its $1 million in donations, as it sponsors the 25th annual

Lunch ladies

One the most accurate ways restaurants measure success is to track food waste. The more food that gets consumed, the less waste, and the more profit. The cooks at Watson Elementary understand this concept and are adept at making sure the garbage bins aren’t overflowing with food after the lunch periods are over.

Austintown briefs

Service project served those in need The Austintown Council of PTA’s annual special services

Daughters dance the night away with dad

Boardman Park will host its eighth annual Father-Daughter Princess Dance at the Lariccia Family

Painting classes offered at senior center

The Austintown Senior Center at 100 Westchester Dr. will offer painting classes for adults 60 and

Ursuline Center offering support group for unemployed

A discouraged, but determined group of seven men and women from Mahoning and Trumbull counties, all

Poland Shepherd residents relax with furry friends

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Ollie was very excited to meet the residents of Poland Shepherd

Google tries to hold off new threats

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google is richer than ever, but it’s not as cool as it once was.

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38 Special booked for Packard concert

Southern rock band 38 Special, known for hits “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up In You,” will perform at Packard Music Hall at 8 p.m. March 17. Opening the show will be Pittsburgh’s Joe Grushecky and the House Rockers.

Campbell teen terrorized by burglars

A terrified teenager hid in the basement at her Penhale Avenue home while two burglars ransacked the house, police said.

6-year-old hit at school bus stop

A child was in serious condition with a head injury after being hit by a car while waiting for a school bus.

Police arrest suspect in bank robbery

Police arrested a 39-year-old township man Friday afternoon on charges of robbing a bank last week.

Goo Goo Dolls to play Covelli

The Goo Goo Dolls will come to Covelli Centre for a 7 p.m. concert April 12.

Olbermann leaving MSNBC immediately

MSNBC host Keith Olbermann announced today that he is leaving the network and has taped his last “Countdown” show.

Ohio mom who gave pot to 2-year-old gets probation

CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio woman who admitted giving her 2-year-old daughter marijuana and using her

$2.6M deal to settle FEMA mobile home claims

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Companies that manufactured mobile homes for FEMA after Hurricane Katrina have

Gun permit revoked for man who denounced MLK day

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado radio station owner who aired an editorial denouncing the holiday

Four basketball games postponed

Four of tonight’s Inter Tri-County League high school boys basketball games have been postponed:

Ohio AG, ethics commission to investigate DeChristofaro

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the state ethics commission will investigate the potential misuse of county property equipment, resources and labor for political activity by Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro.

Taco Bell pulls ads from MTV show

Police consider graffiti about killing Jerry Brown a ‘terrorist threat’

LOS ANGELES — Police in the Orange County city of Santa Ana and California Gov. Jerry Brown’s

Teen charged with killing NJ cop faces new charges

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Police are crediting tips from the public for helping them charge a

US Rep. Bachmann brings tea party message to Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is bringing her outspoken anti-tax message

WikiLeaks GI’s complaint targets his Marine jailer

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — The lawyer for a soldier suspected of passing classified information to the

Police arrest city man wanted on felony sex charges against children

NYC juvenile worker convicted of molesting girls

NEW YORK (AP) — A former juvenile justice worker has been convicted of molesting two girls under his

Okla. Judge: Man to stand trial in 4 deaths

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge has ordered a man to stand trial in the shooting deaths of a

Obama seeks to highlight nation’s economic potential

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — President Barack Obama is touting America’s business potential in an

Parole board rethinks freeing Ohio killer

Teacher on leave after report that second-graders performed sex act

OAKLAND, Calif. — A second-grade teacher has been placed on administrative leave amid an

Ex-soldier appealing sentences in Iraq deaths

Ex-soldier appealing sentences in iraq deaths

Titans QB Simms nixes deal in drugged-driving case

NEW YORK (AP) — Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms is just saying no to a plea deal

EPA approves more ethanol in fuel for cars

Board rejects mercy for Ohio killer of 3

Ohio drug distributor supplies Texas' lethal drugs

Rep. Giffords leaves Tucson hospital for Texas rehab facility

Rep. Giffords leaves hospital for rehab facility

Museum recovers $50K Civil War gun stolen in 1975

New defense team named to represent former Ohio official

Saab recalls 9-3 sedans over engine stalling

Ohio authorities seek man in police dog stabbing

Smartphone maker HTC reports profit jump

Debate over gas drilling in Ohio draws crowd

Federal court to rule on contested Ohio county election

Federal court to rule on Ohio county election

Ohioans split on Boehner's tears, Obama's performance

Ohioans are pretty evenly split in their thoughts on Republican U.S. House Speaker John Boehner’s tears.

Self-defense workshop planned at the YWCA

St. Anthony Auxiliary officers assume duties

St. Anthony Auxiliary officers assume duties STRUTHERS Newly elected officers presided as St.

Memorial chili cook-off set for Boardman church

BOARDMAN The Sue Hernan Memorial Chili Cook-off will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Greg’ is trying to be a hero to all

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful man

HELOISE: Have kids’ ID info on them as you travel

Dear Heloise: Once when I was traveling, I was holding the baby and watching the luggage, and the 3

Argus Lodge 545 seats slate of officers

CANFIELD Argus Lodge 545 Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, 5050 Shields Road, installed the

CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings

ASSOCIATIONS Gold Wing Road Riders Asssociation will meet for supper at 5 p.m. Saturday at the

Annie Gillam to seek re-election

Councilwoman Annie Gillam, D-1st, plans to file nominating petition Monday with the Mahoning County Board of Elections seeking re-election to a second term on city council.

YSU men falter late in Horizon League loss

By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUngstown Turns

Death of Austintown man, 76, treated as homicide

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A township woman was home for nearly five hours

Penguin women inch closer, can’t close out Raiders

By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUngstown Over the past few weeks, the Youngstown State

Gov. Kasich, GOP-led Legislature get to work on JobsOhio initiative

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republicans who control the Ohio House and Senate say

Phantoms tasting shootout pressure

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Ask hockey fans what they think of a shootout to

Teach children what’s right, speaker says

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN As a people, black Americans have a lot to

Beasley steps up as Irish top rival

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com youngstown The streaking Ursuline High girls basketball team

Covelli shows surplus for ’10

Ryan expresses concern for this year By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the

Last-minute heroics help Boardman turn back Fitch

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com ausTintown In a battle of traditional rivals that wasn’t

Letson owes $37,417 in taxes to IRS

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN State Rep. Thomas Letson of Warren, D-64th, owes an

For Steelers’ Farrior, career comes full circle

Associated Press Pittsburgh Troy Polamalu and James Harrison are marquee stars. They’re the ones

Levy breathes new life into Hubbard library

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com Revamped and revitalized. That’s how Sherry Ault, director

Candidates interviewed for Campbell administrator post

Staff report campbell Mayor William VanSuch is interviewing candidates for the job of city

Cafeteria manager charged in theft of Girard school funds

Staff report GIRARD Police have charged the manager of the city schools cafeteria with stealing

Daughter's plea: '...they should be tried here....'

Davida Brown, the daughter of real estate broker Vivian Martin, who was slain in a house she was showing for sale Sept. 20. Holds a photo of her mother and another of her mother and sister at graduation from Geneva College.

Business Digest || Group considers selling Arby’s

Group considers selling Arby’s ATLANTA Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. is considering selling its

oddly enough

oddly enough Elvis plaque pulled from arena auction PITTSBURGH A group of Elvis Presley fans

Huntington reports $312M in income

Staff report Huntington Bancshares Inc. announced Thursday it closed 2010 on a profitable note

Let’s pursue real health-care reform

Opinion: Ohio’s unemployment rate hovers near 10 percent and in eastern and southeastern Ohio, we continue to

Depleted Penguins blanked

Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. For the first time all season, Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey

Djokovic advances at Australian

Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia No. 3-ranked Novak Djokovic advanced to the fourth round

No. 25 Buckeyes shake off pesky Illinois

Associated Press champaign, ill. Brittany Johnson scored 22 and Jantel Lavender added 19 to

Hartford driver revved up for NASCAR start

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com “Blaytona,” here he comes. The sound of his voice was an

bridge

bridge East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK J uA 9 6 vA Q 9 7 4 w10 5 3 WEST

Rodgers’ best play: Favre is forgotten

Associated Press Green Bay, Wis. On the list of Aaron Rodgers’ accomplishments in three seasons

Wamart says it will make and sell healthier foods

Associated Press WASHINGTON Walmart, the nation’s largest grocer, says it will reformulate

Years Ago

Today is Friday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2011. There are 344 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

BIRTHS

BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Gianna Duponty and Jason Kotarski, Boardman, twin girls,

3-D means headaches to many

Associated Press NEW YORK From Hollywood studios to Japanese TV makers, powerful business

Fire may have claimed man’s life

Staff report COITSVILLE Officials are still investigating the cause of a fire that may have

Rep. Ryan to serve on House Budget Committee

Rep. Ryan to serve on House Budget Committee By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN

Niles board votes to keep Yeager as football coach

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The city board of education voted Thursday to retain Brad

Poland and Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

Police respond to shooting, find pot-growing operation

Staff report new castle, pa. A man was shot multiple times during a home invasion, and police

Giffords’ recovery

Giffords’ recovery TUCSON, Ariz. Gabrielle Giffords on Thursday felt the sunshine on her face

Tax breaks make reform difficult

Associated Press WASHINGTON Nine in 10 Americans will find the maze of credits, deductions and

newsmakers

newsmakers Jesse James to wed ‘LA Ink’ star LOS ANGELES Motorcycle man Jesse James is engaged

Poll: Ohioans split over Boehner’s tears

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans are pretty evenly split in their thoughts on

Man gets 7 years for robbery

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man has been sentenced to seven

Three stores to open in Boardman plaza

Staff report BOARDMAN Three new stores are set to open this spring in The Shops at Boardman

Racetrack proposal is iffy

Opinion: The announcement of a proposed $300 million horse racetrack, resort and possibly a casino with slot

Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven L. Mandel, 45, of 214 Wildwood Drive,

METRO DIGEST || Chili cook-off

Chili cook-off BOARDMAN Boardman United Methodist Missions Committee will have the “Sue Hernan

Social networking helps police nab suspect

Associated Press MONROEVILLE, Ohio Police say social networking helped lead to the arrest of a

Car bombs kill 51 in attack on Iraqis

Associated Press BAGHDAD Three suicide car bombers struck Shiite pilgrims south of Baghdad on

125 mob suspects arrested in bust

Associated Press NEW YORK Federal authorities orchestrated one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in

Surplus food

Surplus food Liberty Assembly, 6779 Belmont Ave., Liberty. The Women’s Ministries will host a

METRO DIGEST || Help Other Women with household items

H.O.W.-Helping Other Women Inc. Project: “Off The Floor” is seeking clean and gently used furniture, bedroom, living-room and dining-room furniture.

PNC reports income of $3.4 billion for ’10

Staff report The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. released its fourth-quarter and full-year

Report: Oversight failures enabled Philly abortion mill

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A filthy abortion mill where prosecutors say babies were delivered

Indictment in child-porn case

Associated Press MASON, Ohio An Ohio man has been indicted on charges accusing him of

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, work session, 9 a.m., 104 Lisbon

Former volunteer firefighter arrested

Staff report hermitage, pa. A former volunteer firefighter was arrested Thursday on arson and

Man found guilty in home invasion

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A jury of five women and seven men took

CORRECTION

CORRECTION Chaz R. Kellem is manager of diversity initiatives for the Pittsburgh Pirates. His last

Elections board to move to Oakhill

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As county maintenance workers prepare space

Thursday, January 20 (146 stories)

Helping Other Women project needs household items

H.O.W.-Helping Other Women Inc. Project: “Off The Floor” is seeking clean and gently used furniture, bedroom, living room and dining room furniture.

Cars parked on Youngstown streets may be towed

The city’s public works department has declared a snow emergency until further notice.

Street parking ban in Struthers

Because of the impending snow storm headed to the Mahoning Valley, there is a parking ban in the city that continues until 6 p.m. Friday.

Chinese president praises Chicago’s Mayor Daley

CHICAGO (AP) — Chinese President Hu Jintao is praising Chicago Mayor Richard Daley’s decades in

Social networking helps Ohio police nab suspect

MONROEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Police say social networking helped lead to the arrest of a man accused of

Barbour: Memory ‘not much’ of MS civil rights era

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he has little personal recollection of

Rocket was tallest ever launched from Calif. base

With a thunderous roar heard for miles around, the tallest rocket ever launched from Vandenberg Air

YSU loses to Wright State

YOUNGSTOWN — Macey Nortey’s 3-pointer attempt at the buzzer sailed wide as the Youngstown State

More than 120 busted in Northeast Mafia crackdown

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities orchestrated one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in FBI history

Reynolds Price, noted author and professor, dies

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Reynolds Price, an award-winning author who served on the Duke University

Makers of mobile homes for FEMA near settlement

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Companies that manufactured mobile homes for FEMA after Hurricane Katrina are

Chinese president denies threat, issues demands of U.S.

Chinese President Hu Jintao denied his country is a military threat despite its arms buildup and pressed the U.S. on Thursday for closer cooperation between the global powers. He urged the United States to treat China "with respect and as equals" after encountering a fresh barrage of criticism from lawmakers over human rights.

Google co-founder reclaiming CEO post

Google Inc. co-founder Larry Page is taking over as CEO in an unexpected shake-up that upstaged the Internet search leader's fourth-quarter earnings.

Blackwater founder now training troops in lawless Somali

Erik Prince, whose former company Blackwater Worldwide became synonymous with the use of private U.S. security forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, has quietly taken on a new role in helping to train troops in lawless Somalia.

Woman kidnapped as baby: Finding family ‘a dream’

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who was kidnapped as an infant 23 years ago says finding her real mother

How well was your street plowed?

How well were your streets plowed?

James Williams sentenced for his role in home invasion

Officials investigate Coitsville fire in which man perished

Jury finds North Side man guilty of home invasion

Mahoning elections officials still waiting OK to move to Oakhill Renaissance Place

Mahonng elections officials still await move to Oakhill

Wal-Mart to make, sell healthier foods

Travolta, Bennett among NJ Hall of Fame class

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The newest inductees into New Jersey’s Hall of Fame include actors John

Woman can speak again after voice box transplant

Rock singer John Mellencamp files for divorce

Ex-Pittsburgh teacher gets prison term for child porn

Wendy's/Arby's Group considers Arby's sale

Austintown death investigated as a homicide, chief says

AUSTINTOWN A 76-year-old man was found dead in his basement early Wednesday. Austintown Police

Ohio man admits illegal military export shipment

Struthers bans on-street parking

struthers Struthers officials announced that an on-street parking ban is in effect from noon today

US deports first Haitians since earthquake

MIAMI (AP) — Immigration authorities have repatriated 27 Haitians previously convicted of crimes,

Judge rejects plea deal in Barkus boat crash

KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — A district judge has rejected a proposed plea agreement for Greg Barkus that

2 officers, suspect killed during Miami shootout

MIAMI (AP) — A shootout erupted in Miami as a task force of law enforcement officers served a

Youngstown bans on-street parking until further notice

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s public works department has declared a snow emergency beginning at midnight

Ohio man admits illegal military export shipment

CLEVELAND (AP) — A former NASA employee in Ohio has pleaded guilty to illegally shipping night-

Delinquent tax listing inside today's newspaper

T-Mobile USA gets orders to increase revenue, cut costs

Latest winter storm ices roads, cancels flights in Cincy

Latest winter storm ices roads, shuts schools in southwest Ohio

Ex-chairman of civil rights group pleads not guilty

2010 weakest year for home sales since 1997

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan appointed to House Budget Committee

Ryan appointed to House Budget Committee

Covelli Centre shows operating surplus for 2010

Struthers issues parking ban beginning at noon today

More than 20 years later, missing N.Y. baby is found

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

Obama: $45B deals show China's rise can help U.S.

Cleveland police officer shot, suspect killed

Racetrack owner debates moving 2 Ohio facilities

Feds arrest more than 100 in N.Y.-N.J. mob takedown

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Final Senate term for Lieberman

Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut announced Wednesday that he will not seek a fifth term.

Rotary members hear tips on fundraising

ABWA chapter donate toys to children's hospital

Black Nurses Day to be celebrated

Deadline announced for scholarships

Haluski sale announced

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 159 Reed Ave., Campbell, will sell homemade haluski on Jan. 28.

Dr. Mark Billy will lead Corydon Palmer society

Today, Dr. Mark Billy will begin a one-year term as president of the Corydon Palmer Dental Society.

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Warnings about his drinking unheeded

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband has friends he’s known for years. All of

New trial on 2006 murder

Andrew Irwin is back on trial in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court on a charge of murder dating to Aug. 23, 2006.

Loughner indicted on attempted assassination charges

A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted the suspect in the deadly Arizona shootings that wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Thirty teams at Fitch tourney

Boardman will be a first-time Josh Hephner Memorial Invitational participant when the 30-team event is held Friday and Saturday at Austintown Fitch High.

GOP-led House votes to repeal Obama’s health-care overhaul

Swiftly honoring a campaign pledge, newly empowered Republicans pushed legislation to repeal the nation’s year-old health care overhaul through the House Wednesday night.

Johnson: I did not sell to port authority

David Johnson was not pleased with news accounts that his company was sold to the Columbiana County Port Authority.

Williams’ 19 points lead Howland to 11th victory

The Mahoning Valley’s best high school girls basketball team capped a competitive week with a 23-point victory that avenged one of last season’s few losses.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL | Wednesday’s other games

GIRLS Poland 47, Chaney 32 POLAND After a slow first quarter, the Bulldogs (9-4) scored 22

Airport use expected to take off this year

With the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport now offering flights to three leisure destinations, total passengers for 2011 are expected to climb to 39,000.

AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s games

WOMEN Owens 88, Lakeland 51 TOLEDO Dana Mathews (Struthers) scored 19 points, to go along with

Disabled speakers to kids: Life is what you make it

Nine-year-old Philip Hockensmith cried after learning he was going with his family on a six-day trip near West Palm Beach, Fla., earlier this month.

Healthy Mendenhall is ready

The third time has been a charm for Rashard Mendenhall.

Wonderful tale: We moved 23 times; I want a divorce

The second entry in the book “Columbiana Ledger Volume Two” tells a wonderful tale:

OSU wins first as No. 1

It wasn’t Ohio State coach Thad Matta’s idea to drill his players on defense this week.

YPD hiring policy revised

The city’s civil-service commission approved an overhaul of Youngstown’s longstanding practice of how it hires police officers.

Area legislatures receive committee assignments

Kicked off of the powerful appropriations committee, Rep. Tim Ryan is returning to his roots as a member of the armed services committee.

Dominion East Ohio to honor Williams

StaMayor Jay Williams is among three people selected by Dominion East Ohio as its 2011 Strong Men and Women Honorees.

Food from the Soul

Youngstown Soul food owner Ron collier heads out with a delivery order. The new eatery opened in the former Mr. Wheeler’s restaurant and features Southern favorites such as fried fish, fried okra, smoked ribs, cornbread, chitterlings, collard greens and pig’s feet.

Caregiver pleads innocent in bad-checks case

David J. Venerose Jr., 40, of Youngstown, pleaded innocent at his arraignment.

Trial begins in robbery case

The jury trial is under way for a 43-year-old North Side man accused of robbing a pregnant woman and her boyfriend at gunpoint in their home late last year.

Lobbyists contributed $655K to lawmakers

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers received more than $655,000 in campaign

Niles officials work with landlords regarding delinquent utility bills

Niles Mayor Ralph Infante says city is talking to landlords in the wake of council’s passage of an ordinance that holds landlords responsible for payment of tenants’ delinquent utility bills.

County commissioners to meet with legislators

County commissioners from nine counties will meet with state legislators to discuss how to deliver services to the public during what one commissioner calls “a period of increasing responsibilities and limited resources.”

Police probe crime scenes

Gunfire erupted on the city’s North Side early Wednesday evening, leaving two gunshot victims and police searching multiple crime scenes.

Black Knights Police Association to sponsor group study sessions

The city police department is looking for new officers, and the Black Knights Police Association is having a series of workshops to help those interested pass the necessary tests.

WORLD DIGEST || Federal grand jury indicts Loughner

A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted the suspect in the deadly Arizona shootings that wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Voters optimistic about Kasich

Ohio voters don’t want Gov. John Kasich and lawmakers to raise taxes, lay off state workers, lease the Ohio Turnpike or hire a private company to run state prisons.

City council postpones city hall project

City council put the brakes on a proposed improvement project to the public works department offices on the 5th floor of city hall after members expressed concern about the cost of the work.

Woman in custody charged with theft

A Youngstown woman is in custody after a car theft from a local dealership.

Inmate pleads guilty to assault

An inmate at the Ohio State Penitentiary may be looking at additional prison time after entering a guilty plea on charges of assault on a guard and intimidation.

Finamore announces run for Girard Municipal Court judge

staff report vienna Magistrate Mark S. Finamore of Vienna is announcing his candidacy for Girard

Chick-fil-A sponsors food giveaway

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Chick-fil-A at Southern Park Mall will be giving away free chicken sandwiches to each customer from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Trial begins for man accused in fire deaths

Prospective jurors were warned Wednesday to expect gruesome details in the trial of a man charged with arson in the fire deaths of nine.

Abortion doctor charged with killing 7 babies with scissors

A doctor who provided abortions for minorities, immigrants and poor women in a “house of horrors” clinic has been charged with eight counts of murder.

Home-construction outlook only slightly better for 2011

U.S. homebuilders are coming off their two worst years in more than a half-century, and the outlook for this year is only slightly better.

China’s Hu: ‘A lot still needs to be done’

In a rare concession on a highly sensitive issue, Chinese President Hu Jintao used his White House visit on Wednesday to acknowledge “a lot still needs to be done” to improve human rights in his nation.

Man hit by gunshot at convenience store

D’marco Harper, 19, of Warren, was taken to Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital after being shot outside a convenience store on West Market Street on Wednesday morning.

Canfield and Austintown police calls

A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.

Police investigate Youngstown shooting

Police are investigating the nonfatal shooting of a 25-year-old South Side man.

METRO DIGEST | New murder trial

Andrew Irwin is back on trial in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court on a charge of murder dating to Aug. 23, 2006.

LOTTERY

LOTTERY Wednesday’s numbers OHIO Evening drawings: Pick 30-8-1 Pick 48-2-0-6 Rolling

Mahoning County court filings

Marriage licenses: Robert L. Anderson, 32, of 2202 Elm St., Youngstown, and Erica Sure Freet, 32, of 1917 Concord Ave., Youngstown.

NFL, union bosses meet

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and union executive director DeMaurice Smith spoke face-to-face in New York on Wednesday.

Financial stocks pull market lower

Stocks suffered their largest one-day decline since November after financial companies reported steep drops in profits Wednesday.

Funny Farm reopens with new location and familiar laughter

Dave Robich is relaunching The Funny Farm comedy club at the Radisson Hotel in West Middlesex, Pa.

Jets’ Sanchez is best on big stage

Mark Sanchez strolled out of a restaurant and pulled a fast one on his future coach.

McMurray hopes NASCAR changes point values

Jamie McMurray likes the idea of switching to a new points system to determine the NASCAR champion.

METRO HEALTH DIGEST | Safety training

Safety training WARREN The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering a safety

Eclectic influences put stamp on Modern Life

Singer-guitarist Rocco Sait of local band Modern Life describes his quartet as an alternative, folk, indie-rock, experimental kind of band.

New This week

New This week No Strings Attached (R) Lifelong friends try to maintain a purely physical

‘Cats’ has more than nine lives

There’s a funny scene in the old NBC comedy “Mad About You” where the Buchmans share a cab with a gentleman going to see “Cats” for the first time.

Theater legend Bob Gray dies at 79

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Robert F. Gray, a theater professional who touched many

‘Poe toaster’ again fails to show at writer’s grave

Telltale hearts beat with anticipation during a rainy, midnight dreary and beyond, hoping the mysterious visitor to Edgar Allan Poe’s grave would return after a one-year absence.

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Oliver,SDRq Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, Glenwood Ave., Youngstown,

Film critic Roger Ebert returns with new show

Roger Ebert is returning to the small screen. The famous film critic stopped appearing on television movie-review shows in 2006 when cancer surgery left him unable to speak.

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Jan. 19. All yields given in percent.

Candied ginger makes easy tea

Q. I found that using crystallized ginger is a quick and tasty way to make a cup of ginger tea. I

Will Mahoning Valley hear the words ‘And they’re off!’?

Editorial: There are many questions sur- rounding the proposed horse-racing track, resort and casino that need

A more fit 2011

Another new year, another — fill in the blank — doughnut ditched, gym membership bought, resolution made, cute workout top purchased.

A very hot year

Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords It wasn’t long ago that climate change was all the rage.

Internet enables incivility

Opinion: Is our political speech really more bitter and poisonous than it’s ever been? No, though it’s

Movie spurring stutterers to speak openly

Stutterers, long the butt of jokes and bullying, are finally emerging from the nightmare many have lived, thanks to a new British film that explores one famous man’s struggle.

Spokane probes failed bombing

Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. A bomb left along the route of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Cleveland police review board gets poor evaluation in survey

Associated Press CLEVELAND A citizens panel that examines complaints against Cleveland police is

Political hubris is evident

Opinion: WASHINGTON It takes a worried man to sing a worried song, and in a recent speech that seemed like

Witness subpoenaed in drowning trial

Jurors in the third trial of an Ohio man accused of drowning his wife in their bathtub could hear from a mystery witness as soon as Monday.

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center George and Juanita Cosper-Revere, Youngstown,

Years Ago

Today is Thursday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2011. There are 345 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Ode to the public library

Opinion: Ode to the public library How can Ohio’s public li- braries and librarians help you with your

CORRECTION

CORRECTION A story in The Vindicator on Jan. 15, “KSU gets state approval to offer Doctorate of

Oil prices fall on housing report

Oil prices fell Wednesday after a government report showed the housing industry still has a long way to go to recover.

Comedian Chili Challis kicks off opening

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s been a few years since comedian Chili Challis has

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various

WWE’s Ted DiBiase Jr. LIVING UP TO HIS NAME

When it comes to profes- sional wrestling over the past 50 years, the name DiBiase stands out for many reasons.

ODDLY ENOUGH | Massachusetts police chief: Man tried to sell me fake gold

Police say a Boston man picked the wrong mark when he tried to sell him fake gold jewelry at a grocery store.

HELOISE: Time to recycle greeting cards

Dear Readers: It’s that time of year to think about recycling the holiday, birthday and thank-you

Agenda Friday

Trumbull County Board of Elections, special session, 10 a.m., board offices.

Netanyahu asks Obama to free Jonathan Pollard

Opinion: The (Gloversville, N.Y.) Leader-Herald : Jonathan Pollard, an American citizen, has been imprisoned

Governor apologizes for religious declaration

Two days after being sworn in as Alabama governor, Robert Bentley apologized Wednesday for proclaiming to a Baptist church audience that only Christians were his brothers and sisters.

Ruling in fake child-porn case

Associated Press CINCINNATI An appeals court said Wednesday that a lower court should revisit a

Theater legend Bob Gray dies at 79

Robert F. Gray, a theater professional who touched many lives in the Mahoning Valley through his work at the Youngstown Playhouse, died Jan. 14 in Grand Rapids, Mich., of pulmonary fibrosis at age 79.

New rules seek to reduce manure runoff

Some farmers will be banned from spreading manure on their frozen land under new rules that seek to prevent run-off into Ohio’s largest inland lake.

NEWSMAKERS | Cowboys, Globetrotters on ‘Amazing Race’

Bull-riding brothers Cord and Jet McCoy are among the 11 veteran teams competing on the 18th edition of CBS’ “The Amazing Race.”

Tower of power: Tests to determine if wind is suitable for energy source

A 160-foot tower to be installed on the west end of Austin Village Plaza on West Market Street will be checking wind speed to help determine whether there is a future here for wind-powered energy.

US should lower economic white flag

Opinion: By Harold L. SIRKIN McClatchy-Tribune America’s politicians have bequeathed the next generation

WTG

AMVETS, Route 193, Vienna; 330-856-3247 Sat: Gary Pirrung and Sam Trina, 8 p.m. Blue Magoo’s Tap

Nadal, Federer move on to third round

Rafael Nadal extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 23 matches with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 win over American qualifier Ryan Sweeting to reach the third round of the Australian Open.

Online radio station is raising a Rukus

The word “independent” comes up a lot when Moe Angelo and Trevor Quillan talk about Rukus Radio, their online station.

Packers, Bears find it hard to muster hatred

Even if Aaron Rodgers wanted to muster up some genuine hatred for the Chicago Bears this week, Jay Cutler has made it awfully difficult to do so.

WTG

today Comedy Comedy Night, 8:30 p.m., Sammy’s, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-5585.

Wednesday, January 19 (120 stories)

Warren man shot outside convenience store

D’marco Harper, 19, of Warren, was taken by ambulance to Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital after being hit by a gunshot to the chest or shoulder area outside a convenience store on West Market Street on Wednesday morning.

Drive-by shooting on East Side

Police are investigating the nonfatal shooting of a 25-year-old South Side man.

2 shot near North Side Post Office

Gunfire erupted on the city’s North Side early Wednesday evening, leaving two gunshot victims and police searching multiple crime scenes.

Howland girls bounce back with a win

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com HOWLAND The Mahoning Valley’s best high school girls

Free chicken sandwiches Saturday at Chick-fil-A

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Chick-fil-A at Southern Park Mall will be giving away free chicken sandwiches to each customer from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Cavaliers lose again

Associated Press CLEVELAND Grant Hill scored 27 points, Steve Nash had 15 points and 15

CA high court paves way for release of friar files

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to review an appeals court

Fire damages Salem home

salem A fire damaged a house at 631 North Ellsworth Ave. this afternoon. No one was home at the

Ryan back on Armed Services Committee

Kicked off of the powerful appropriations committee because of the Republican takeover of the U.S.

Hephner tournament at Fitch this weekend

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Boardman will be a first-time Josh Hephner

First lady wears McQueen to state dinner

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama chose a red Alexander McQueen gown with black details for the state

Mendenhall ready for Jets

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The third time has been a charm for Rashard Mendenhall. The

Calif city rejects Fcebook shaming of DUI suspects

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Police will not be posting the mug shots of habitual drunken driving

Murder, rape charges pending in Philly stranglings

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia authorities say a transient linked by DNA to the stranglings of

FBI pursuing ‘fruitful leads’ in Washington bomb case

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Investigators say they’re pursuing promising leads in a chilling bombing

Judge frees Oregon man in Islamic charity case

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon man is being freed from jail after his conviction on money smuggling

GOP-controlled House votes to repeal health care law

Giffords to re-learn basic skills in Houston rehab

Controversial Fla. pastor banned from visiting Britain

Online group accused in iPad hacking denies crime

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An online group implicated in the theft of 100,000 e-mail addresses of Apple

Airman pleads for mercy in HIV exposure case

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A court-martialed Air Force sergeant convicted of exposing unwitting sex

Trial under way for Youngstown man accused of aggravated robbery, burglary

Judge: Jury can’t view video in Iowa assault case

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The judge presiding over a former University of Iowa football player’s sexual

Man enters guilty plea for assault on prison guard

Oil prices fall on disappointing housing report

Family: Giffords will move to Houston rehab center

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be moved Friday to a rehabilitation hospital

Philly explosion caught on video kills 1, hurts 5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three utility workers are in critical condition after a gas main explosion in

Man headed to trial in 2005 Ohio fire deaths of 9

CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man charged with arson in the 2005 fire deaths of nine people, including

Copper prices fall on stagnant home construction

Copper prices fall

Man who escaped Okla. shooting testifies in court

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The sole survivor of a shooting that killed a prostitute featured on the HBO

Black Knights Police Association offers study sessions for upcoming police test

2 more teens arrested in L.A. school shooting

2 more teens arrrested in L.A. school shooting

Obama presses China on currency, human rights

Study on Amtrak stop near Pa. trail due in July

Girl wounded in L.A. shooting awakens

Stocks dragged lower today by banks, American Express

Defense says police burned W. Pa. drug evidence

Official: L.A. school didn't follow security policy

Arraignments today for man who bounced checks and man facing mouth duct-taped

Arraignments today for two Valley men

Funeral set for Pa. soldier killed in Afghanistan

China to purchase $45B in U.S. exports

Tiger Woods to open season in San Diego

GOP investigative hearing to probe bailouts

GOP investigative hearing to probe bailout

American Airlines parent AMR loses $97M in 4Q

Guards won't be charged over Ohio inmate's suicide

China's Internet population increases to 457 million

China's Internet population rises to 457 million

2010 ends as one of worst years for home contstruction

2010 ends as one of worst years for home construction

House to vote on repealing Obama's health-care law

Icy roads cause Ohio accidents, delays

Northeast Ohio soldier dies in Iraq

Northeast Ohio soldier died in Iraq

New poll: Ohioans don't want governor, lawmakers to raise taxes or layoff state workers

New poll: Ohioans don't want governor, lawmakers to raise taxes

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will

Donations for H.O.W. sought

E-mail address is corrected

E-mail correction COLUMBIANA Anyone interested in donating merchandise or services for the

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His wife has been texting other men

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 36-year-old husband and father, married for

HELOISE: Stoves no longer include broiler

Dear Heloise: Did you know that new ranges no longer include a broiler pan? My husband just bought

Slocum lauds recent effort from Penguins

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Jerry Slocum is by no means a moral victory kind

City policy likely to halt plans for Internet café

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s restrictive policy on the location

Giuriceo, Williams headline Feb. 19 card

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com boardman Finally, a winter storm you can look forward to.

Defense asks court to suppress blood evidence in deadly crash

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The attorney for Donald P. Williams Jr., 45, the

Hubbard honking hassle heats up

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com HUBBARD Although the mayor had plenty to say about

Campbell murder case ends with mistrial

Victim’s mother cites threats; prosecutors promise to launch second trial for Ravnell By JOHN W.

Big fourth lifts Harding

Big fourth lifts Harding By ryan jones sports@vindy.com warren Warren Harding coach Steve

Girard downs Campbell for first AAC Blue win

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Campbell For first-year Girard coach Nolan Cubellis, the

Girard, patrol officers reach pact

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard The city has reached a new three-year contract

Absenteeism triples at Boardman High after gun threat

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman About 300 students were absent from Boardman High

Liquor sales rose 2.5 percent in 2010

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans consumed more alcohol and boosted the state’s

Tomlin: Steelers, Jets aren’t that different

Associated Press PITTSBURGH One is loud. One isn’t. One speaks his mind. One doesn’t. One has a

Prep Boys basketball roundup

Lakeview 65, Hubbard 61 CORTLAND Lakeview led throughout the fourth quarter, although Hubbard

nfl roundup

Raiders: Hue Jackson officially began his career as Oakland head coach, vowing to take the team back

nba roundup

Hawks 93, Heat 89, OT MIAMI Josh Smith made a go-ahead layup with 34.7 seconds left in overtime

Canfield makes history by sweeping Spartans

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Prior to Tuesday’s game with Boardman High, Canfield

Struthers turns to Asher for football

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com STRUTHERS Instead of selling one of his customers a car,

college basketball roundup

TOP 25 Alabama 68, No. 12 Kentucky 66 TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Ben Eblen grabbed a loose ball and

prep sports at a glance

BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Badger 62, Conneaut 52 Brookfield 73, Mathews 49 East Palestine 94,

Sebring three-pointers help propel team past Lordstown

Staff report LORDSTOWN With a boost from a few 3-pointers, Sebring maintained its lead near the

Conner’s penalty shot helps Pens beat Wings

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins accomplished about all that is possible on

Penguin women make progress

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown There have been some major improvements for the

Loew unsure of Pavlik return

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Boardman A yearlong layoff and a jump in weight classes hasn’t

Brash Jets not talking trash about Pittsburgh

Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Bitterness and nastiness have been replaced by praise and

prep football notebook

Dota not renewed: By a 4-1 vote, the Warren City Schools Board of Education chose not to renew the

Cavs stay positive amid losing streak

By Jodie Valade The Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND At this point, after losing 13 straight

Browns planning to interview Wannstedt

By Mary Kay Cabot The Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Placing a premium on experience, the

Bears: offense can improve

Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. Tight end Greg Olsen sprinted past Lawyer Milloy, hauled in

Apple shares fall 2 percent

Associated Press Shares of Apple Inc. fell modestly Tuesday after the company’s disclosure that

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Oscars to mix old, new in show

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Oscars are still over a month away, but producers already are

‘American Idol’ Life after Simon

Associated Press LOS ANGELES When a husky, mus- tached auditioner awkwardly snaps his way

iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending Jan. 17:

iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending Jan. 17: Singles: v“Hold It Against

Ribbon-cutting for Hometown center

Ribbon-cutting for Hometown center BOARDMAN Hometown Urgent Care, 1305 Boardman-Poland Road, is

China puts US to the test

Opinion: Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Washington amid much gnashing of teeth over whether Chinese

Budget crises rhetoric costly

Opinion: Government budget crises can be painful, but the political rhetoric accompanying these crises can

Crispy, crunchy chicken: You can fry this at home

By Noelle Carter Los Angeles Times Fried chicken is a beautiful thing. Nothing beats the

Gift of wilderness must be kept

Opinion: By Mike Matz McClatchy-Tribune When most Americans hear the words “public lands” they think of

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.44 .11 Avalon

Regis Philbin announces he’ll retire this summer

Associated Press NEW YORK For such a famously excitable guy, Regis Philbin made his big

Our sweet obsession?SFlbIt’s a piece of cake

By Judy Hevrdejs Chicago Tribune We are a nation up to our eyeballs in buttercream icing,

Sheen, Estevez write memoirs

Associated Press NEW YORK Martin Sheen and son Emilio Estevez are sharing their stories, in the

LOTTERY

LOTTERY TUESDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions4-27-29-38-45 Mega Ball5 Megaplier4

Salem auditor takes job with state

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The city will be losing longtime auditor James

Surplus food

Surplus food Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown

Resolution seeks ‘fracking’ moratorium

Staff report COLUMBIANA City council approved an emergency resolution Tuesday showing its

High-tech health-care reform

Opinion: High-tech health-care reform Los Angeles Times: Healthsense, a technology company based just

Keeping up the guard against raids on toll road receipts

Editorial: Pennsylvania has a new governor, Republican Tom Corbett, and he will have, of course, a new

Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2011. There are 346 days left in the year.

There are good and bad nursing homes; be alert, ask questions

Opinion: There are good and bad nursing homes; be alert, ask questions There have been at least two

Trial for ‘Baby Doc’?

Trial for ‘Baby Doc’? PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti A judge will decide whether former Haitian dictator

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Mahoning County

Dow has highest close since ’08

Associated Press NEW YORK Boeing Co. and Caterpillar Inc. led stocks higher Tuesday, pushing the

newsmakers

newsmakers Don Kirshner dies in Florida at age 76 LAS VEGAS Rock promoter Don Kirshner, whom

Snowplow driver hurt in shooting

Snowplow driver hurt in shooting YOUNGSTOWN City police are trying to determine who fired the

Driver charged in hit-run appears in court

Driver charged in hit-run appears in court By ed runyan runyan@vindy.com WARREN Nicole

Developers share plans for racetrack and resort

Rick Lertzman and Bradford Pressman, heads of the Mahoning Valley Development Group, say they're making progress in obtaining a track license from the Ohio State Racing Commission. However, top officials at the racing commission say they wonder what Lertzman and Pressman are talking about.

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Tina Fry and Alex Miranda, Canfield, boy, Jan.

Sargent Shriver dies at 95

Assoicated Press BETHESDA, Md. R. Sargent Shriver, the Kennedy in-law whose career included

Driver charged with trying to bribe officer

Driver charged with trying to bribe officer WARREN A 20-year-old Kenilworth Avenue man learned

Struthers school-levy renewal to be on ballot

Staff report struthers The Struthers school board voted unanimously Tuesday to put a 5-year,

Big second quarter helps LaBrae cruise

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com NILES The LaBrae High boys basketball team dominated the second

nhl roundup

Lightning 3, Blue Jackets 2, SO TAMPA, FLA. Ryan Malone scored the only goal of a shootout in

oddly enough

oddly enough Lawsuit over exploding lid settled in Michigan DETROIT A Detroit-area man who

Tuesday, January 18 (109 stories)

Man charged with attempted murder in spitting

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska authorities say 29-year old man with a contagious disease is charged

Ex-owners held liable in Mo. fire that killed 11

NEOSHO, Mo. (AP) — The former owners of a southwest Missouri group home for the mentally disabled

NJ school bus hit by gunfire; pedestrian injured

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in Newark, N.J., say a school bus was hit by gunfire as it stopped to

Electrical problem cited in Pa. fire that killed 4

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An electrical problem is being cited as the cause of a fast-moving fire that

N. America’s oldest Asian elephant dies in Calif.

VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — North America’s oldest Asian elephant has died at a Northern California theme

Brother sues over sale of Oswald’s coffin

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Lee Harvey Oswald’s brother is suing a Texas funeral home and California

Teen sentenced in death of Chicago student

CHICAGO (AP) — A 15-year-old found guilty in the beating death of a Chicago high school honor

Sen. Joe Lieberman to retire in 2012

Music producer Don Kirshner dies at 76

MIAMI — Don Kirshner, the rock impresario who produced some of the biggest musical hits of the 1960s

Malfunction causes blast at Montana aerospace facility

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A rocket malfunctioned during a test, causing an explosion at an aerospace

Girard WR switches commitment from YSU to OU

Girard WR Landon Smith verbally commits to OU.

Warren Harding football coach won't return

Warren Harding coach not renewed.

Resentence set for NY rabbi who molested daughter

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has ordered a resentencing of a New York rabbi convicted of

Water main break curtails some services in Poland

Stepmom of dead, disabled girl faces bigamy charge

NEWTON, N.C. (AP) — The stepmother of a disabled girl who died under mysterious circumstances in

NJ cyberbully forwarded lewd photos, gets 45 days

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A New Jersey man who used a teen’s lewd online photos to cyberbully him is going

Ohio justice calls for end of state's death penalty

Police seek phones of 4 teens killed in Pa. crash

20 years later, Bush has no regrets about Gulf War

HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush says he’s comfortable that the defining moment of

Hometown Urgent Care has ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday

‘Sister Wives’ family moves from Utah to Nevada

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah polygamous family whose reality TV show launched a criminal bigamy

New Ohio rules aimed at reducing manure run-off

Ex-VP nominee R. Sargent Shriver dies at 95

Sudanese refugees in US vote for independence

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than 8,000 Sudanese refugees living in the United States voted

Kasich picks 5 to fill school board seats

Twice convicted ex-CIA spy gets 8 more years

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the highest-ranking CIA officers ever convicted of espionage has been

Gas prices drop more than a penny in NEO

Mistrial declared in Ravnell murder case

East Liverpool at Chaney game postponed

East Liverpool at Chaney game postponed YOUNGSTOWN — The boys basketball game between East

Apple shares fall with Jobs medical leave announcement

BREAKING NEWS: One in custody in L.A. high school shooting

NFL players' union files collusion claim

3 Ohio inmates end hunger strike over conditions

BREAKING NEWS: Police say 3 shot at L.A. high school

Police say 3 shot at L.A. high school

Regis Philbin to retire from talk show

Ohio man indicted in death of 3-month-old son

Haitian police take ex-dictator to court

CANCELLATION:YSU SMARTS after-school program canceled

YSU SMARTS after-school program canceled

Girard school board meeting is Wednesday

No land purchased for proposed resort complex

BOARDMAN — The developers of a proposed $300 million complex in the Mahoning Valley with a horse

Two major details missing from Mahoning Valley racetrack and resort proposal

Woman makes court appearance in hit-skip case

WARREN Nicole Dowell, charged with leaving the scene of an accident after 12-year-old Camorin A.

Mercer Rotary Club presents service award

A highlight of Mercer Rotary Club’s annual Christmas party was the presentation of the Dr. Bernard Hoyt Community Service Award.

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Father can’t talk without touching

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My father has a habit of touching me when he talks.

ACS kicks off corporate Daffodil Days campaign

Staff report The American Cancer Society has kicked off its 2011 Daffodil Days Corporate Campaign

HELOISE: Shoppers should be allowed to browse

Dear Readers: Recently, one of my assistants was shopping for a sofa. She was greeted at the door by

Volunteer positions available at hospital

Thrill or No Thrill fundraiser Feb. 23

Adult lecture series to begin in February

Adult lecture series to begin in February CANFIELD The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will

Kasich unaware of $300M proposal; others call it illegal

Kasich unaware of $300M proposal; others call it illegal By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com

Automated toll booth delays has GM workers rerouting

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Lordstown Issues with the automated toll booth at the exit

V&M Star guides Girard budget into black

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard In 2002, the city faced a deficit of $2.55

Workshop celebrates life, legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There was a time when Janae Ward and her friends

Parents and grandparents attend citywide baby shower

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the mother of an 8-year-old daughter,

Warden concedes to strikers’ demands

By Alan Johnson Columbus Dispatch A hunger strike by the three Lucasville riot leaders has ended

MLK Day event honors 2 Valley broadcasters

Former local TV newsman Ode Aduma said being recognized as a pioneer among blacks in local broadcasting was a high, humbling honor – even though broadcasting wasn’t his first choice in careers.

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Area Colleges

MEN Mount Union 74, Baldwin Wallace 70 ALLIANCE Ben Hodkinson and Dave Pellerite each scored

Steelers feel right at home in AFC title game

Associated Press PITTSBURGH After dispatching the Baltimore Ravens, 31-24, in the AFC Divisional

McFadden, Wilkins credit YSU

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Boardman With the NFL season slowly winding down and the

Business Digest || Starbucks expands big-drink rollout

Starbucks expands big-drink rollout NEW YORK The bigger-is-better concept seems to be striking

Boardman trustees reach out to voters on proposed levies

Editorial: If the front page story Saturday by Vindicator Reporter Ashley Luthern is any indication, Boardman

Republicans jam field for president

Opinion: After appearing on multiple shows, including ABC’s “The View” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,”

Let’s start trusting China

Opinion: By Sen. JOHN KERRY McClatchy-Tribune China’s President Hu Jintao will make a historic trip to

Grand Valley survives Champion

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A.J. Henson scored 27 points and Grand Valley held off a determined

GB not sold on sod at Soldier

Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. As far as Green Bay wide receiver Greg Jennings is concerned,

Sports Digest || Canfield hockey splits

Canfield splits Parma Canfield split two games in the Parma MLK hockey tournament. Canfield

Western Reserve wins, Lisbon falls

Staff report BERLIN CENTER Hannah Shrader scored a game-high 18 points and two others had 10

Centre of attention

Struthers wins big against Liberty By RYAN JONES sports@vindy.com Youngstown Struthers coach

Women take reins of power

Opinion: By Teo Ballve McClatchy-Tribune The inauguration of Brazil’s first female president is a stark

Nadal advances in Australian Open

Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Rafael Nadal’s quest to complete his “Rafa Slam” at the

Ohio State assumes top spot in polls

Associated Press The last time Thad Matta’s Ohio State Buckeyes topped The Associated Press Top

United routs South Range

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Beavery Township Even though it was a makeup game, it

White House gets retooled

Opinion: Barack Obama’s White House is looking more like Bill Clinton’s every day. For example, President

Penguins explore importance of MLK

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s basketball team took

Martin Luther King Jr. || In his own words

“Life at its best is a triangle. At one angle stands the individual person, at the other angle

Turnpike tollgate near GM steams, stalls some drivers

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Lordstown Issues with an automated toll booth at the Ohio

Poland Village board to address Cocca’s move

Staff report POLAND The Village Architectural Review Board will have a special meeting Wednesday

McDonald defense keeps team perfect

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com Youngstown At the midway point of the season, it remains no

oddly enough

oddly enough Is riding a horse while drunk legal in Montana? HELENA, Mont. A Montana

Giffords smiled, gave me neck rub, husband says

Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. The husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords says his wife’s condition

New US lawmakers want action on Chinese currency

Associated Press WASHINGTON Chinese President Hu Jintao’s high-profile visit to Washington this

Hepatitis C sufferers have hope in therapy

Associated Press WASHINGTON There’s new hope for an overlooked epidemic: Two powerful drugs are

Talking about guns

Talking about guns Youngstown The Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ‘Drumline Live’ coming to theater CLEVELAND “Drumline Live,” a show created

Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints M & T Bank v. Michelle Guy, complaint for foreclosure.

Man arrested in serial stranglings

Man arrested in serial stranglings PHILADELPHIA A man recently released from prison and

McDonald schools place levy on ballot

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The State Finance and Planning Commission has approved

Probe: What did Edwards know of spending?

Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal criminal investigation targeting John Edwards is

Woman paints to help others

Columbus Dispatch GAHANNA, Ohio Artist Samantha Bennett paints primarily portraits, often for

Civility stressed on MLK Day

Associated Press ATLANTA The nation observed the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday

Gillam plans to rebuild after fire

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A former city councilman said he plans to rebuild after a fire caused

The Social Experiment Teens go old school, quit social media

By Nicole Tsong The Seattle Times SEATTLE Starting one recent Monday, Tanner LeCount, 16,

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Beaver Township 200th anniversary committee, 6:30 p.m., 11999 South Ave., North

Apple’s Jobs takes medical leave

Associated Press SEATTLE Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs is taking his second medical leave of absence

Cost must not trump security

Opinion: Cost must not trump security Kansas City Star: Several months ago, Defense Secretary Robert Gates

Nun: Praying to John Paul II healed

Associated Press AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France A French nun says she felt new inner strength and

newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Hannah Montana,’ happily ever after “Hannah Montana” is no more. The hit ... the

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Nicole and Ryan Hively, Canfield, boy, Jan. 16.

Metro Digest || Extra officers at Boardman school

Extra officers BOARDMAN Police officers, including those in unmarked cars, will be at Boardman

Birthdays

birthdays Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 70. Actor-director Kevin Costner is 56. Country

Levy sought for Mathews schools

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA The Mathews Local Board of Education has approved

Swiss bank to change mocked dress code

Associated Press GENEVA Good news for Swiss bankers: They soon may be allowed to wear red

If GOP House is looking for scandals, it won’t have far to look

Opinion: If GOP House is looking for scandals, it won’t have far to look Now that the Republicans have

Canada tightens mortgage rules

Associated Press TORONTO Canada is tightening mortgage rules over concerns Canadians are taking

Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2011. There are 347 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Zac Brown Band: All going according to plan

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The five other guys in the Grammy-nominated Zac Brown Band

Third trial to begin for man accused of drowning his wife

Associated Press CINCINNATI A mystery witness, questions about another witness’s credibility and

School offers ice-cream class

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Food-science professor Robert Roberts tried to explain the

Monday, January 17 (68 stories)

Social activist, writer John Ross dies at 72

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Social activist and writer John Ross, the first American journalist to report

Calif. university cancels some classes after threat leveled in graffiti

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — After a three-day weekend the University of California-Santa Cruz campus will

R. Sargent Shriver in critical condition in Md.

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Former Peace Corps director and vice-presidential nominee R. Sargent Shriver

Philly police announce arrest in stranglings case

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man recently released from prison and believed to have been wandering the

Alaska Native groups to sue over polar bear plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A coalition of Alaska Native groups has put the federal government on

Developer: Racetrack in Valley is sure bet

Project will proceed with or without slots, Clevelander asserts

City expects third time to be charm for V&M project

When it comes to a major improvement project needed for V&M Star’s expansion, city officials expect to get it right the third time around.

Austintown trustees, union to turn to fact finder

Township trustees and union officials look to tackle the police department’s contract by bringing in a fact finder.

MYCAP whittles through 44 applicants for chief of community-services agency

A new chief executive for the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership could be in place by mid-February.

Catching a cold one

Ice-fishing is a cool sport By ROBERT K. YOSAY yosay@vindy.com Cortland The glare of the

WGH junior Waite award finalist

Tray Waite’s nomination for the high school football Rudy Awards is fueled by online votes from supporters.

Howland girls fall to Division IV power Harvest Prep

Harvest Prep handed Howland its first loss, 65-57, in the Classic in the Country Challenge at Hiland High School.

2 shot in Youngstown

A 21-year-old Liberty man told police he was shot in the knee while he was inside the Dragon Palace restaurant.

Salem chamber to create events calendar

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce plans to create a calendar to organize the many activities in town.

Steelers get a home game

The Pittsburgh Steelers know better than to make vacation plans for the latter part of January.

Revelry to mark inauguration

There won’t be a parade to mark Tom Corbett’s inauguration as Pennsylvania’s 46th governor.

Six champs lead Howland to title

Staff report HOWLAND Six wrestlers from Howland High won championships as the host Tigers ranSix wrestlers from Howland High won championships as the host Tigers ran away with the 50th Howland Invitational on Saturday.

Hundreds at Youngstown MLK Day ceremony urged to work for peace from home

Bishop Durant K. Harvin III preached to a full congregation at a community service at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Arlington Avenue on the North Side on Sunday. It was a commemoration of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Harvin, of Baltimore, was once pastor of a Youngstown church.