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Cavs lose at home to Mavericks
Associated Press CLEVELAND Shawn Marion scored 22 points and DeShawn Stevenson added 21, leading
Sadness, anger, resignation mark last Mass at St. Elizabeth’s in Campbell
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CAMPBELL After nearly 89 years, thousands of Masses and
Pizza boxes cause apartment fire on West Side
YOUNGSTOWN Pizza boxes left on a lighted stovetop caused $15,000 in structure damage and $5,000 in
YSU women fall to UIC
Staff report CHICAGO UIC scored the final 20 points of the first half to offset a school-record-
Steelers blast Browns 41-9
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes and the Pittsburgh
Favre says it’s time to end career
Associated Press Brett Favre says it’s time for him to call it a career. Favre spoke after
Things are looking up for Ohio Valley Teen Challenge
By DOUG LIVINGSTON newsoutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Valley Teen Challenge executive director Roy
Leah Falzetta | Eric Allen
SALEM Leah Falzetta, daughter of Dennis and Carolyn Falzetta of Leetonia, and Eric Allen, son of
Meredythe McNally | Jeffrey Ryznar
YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Meredythe McNally and Jeffrey Ryznar exchanged nuptial vows in the presence of
Dana Berkoski | Joe Muscatello II
LOS ANGELES The marriage of Dana Berkoski, daughter of John Berkoski and Fran Berkoski, both of
Rice-Kirsch wedding date is announced
GIRARD Audrey Rice of Girard is announcing the engagement of her daughter Karrie Rice, of the same
Ashley Moore, Brian Birkmire are engaged
NEGLEY, OHIO Bill and Debbie Moore of Negley are announcing the engagement of their daughter
Walko-Veres wedding to be at St. Columba
Barbara Walko of Canfield and Thomas E. Walko of Findlay are announcing the engagement of their
Starr-Lewis wedding date is announced
Announced by David Starr of Youngstown and Theresa Starr of Boardman is the engagement of their
Amanda Stevens to be bride of Tim Burkhardt
BOARDMAN The engagement of Amanda Stevens and Tim Burkhardt, both of Phoenix, is announced by her
Bellish-Ruark engagement is announced
CANFIELD The engagement of Stephanie Bellish and Michael Ruark, both of Sunbury, Ohio, is being
SOCIETY DIGEST | Flags presented to new citizens
Flags presented to new citizens CANFIELD Daughters of the American Revolution presented American
Prisoners at Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown to begin hunger strike
YOUNGSTOWN Four prisoners at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown plan to begin a hunger
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Jobless husband is causing resentment
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I had to retire early due to a disability. My
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church with Gayle
Ball to benefit cardiovascular research
YOUNGSTOWN The American Heart Association’s 2011 Heart Ball has been scheduled for Feb. 12 at
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter will have its rescheduled December stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
THURSDAY Sweetbriar will meet for dinner at a restaurant to be chosen by Chris French, hostess.
Ohio snowplow accidents increase; state plans LED flashers
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The Ohio Department of Transportation has seen a spike in
Sharon council appoints interim manager
The city council has not chosen a new city manager yet, but an interim has been appointed.
Service examines Emancipation Proclamation
Saturday’s Emancipation Proclamation and Installation Service at New Bethel Baptist Church marked the 148th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation’s taking effect Jan. 1, 1863.
Teen to compete in national academic-games tournament
Travis Court qualified to go to a national Academic Games Leagues of America tournament this year.
Brrrr! 150 take part in New Year’s Day plunge
Music blared, creating a partylike atmosphere for the people filling the Quaker Steak and Lube parking lot. Many held umbrellas as rain, rather than snow, fell.
We try to keep out troublemakers, apartment officials say
Stricter regulations on who can rent an apartment aren’t always enough to keep out undesirables and the problems that may follow.
2011 begins with killing
Police are continuing to investigate a killing that occurred just hours into the new year.
Ramblers embarrass Penguins
Youngstown State’s first men’s basketball game of the year started early.
Mallett excited to take on Buckeyes
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS These guys could’ve faced each other in one of college football’s
Caps reign over Heinz Field ice
The Washington Capitals waded through rain drops to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 in a wet Winter Classic on Saturday night.
SPARKLING LIGHTS
These are just a few of the homes that lit up their neighborhoods during the area’s holiday season this year.
TCU wins big for little guys
Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. TCU won the Rose Bowl for all those schools that never even
Red Raiders withstand Wildcats’ rally
Associated Press DALLAS Tommy Tuberville knew better. The last two onside kicks he called this
Having a hard time letting go is normal
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Since the oldest of my three children started kindergarten this year, I
Gators leave Meyer smiling
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Joe Paterno and Urban Meyer met at midfield for a postgame
record reviews
DEADMAU5 Album: “4 X 4 = 12” (Ultra) Grade: B You’re familiar with the oversize head and the
Falcons wary of Panthers
Associated Press ATLANTA With so much to protect, the Atlanta Falcons are wary about playing a
Now the rest of your family can watch your TV
Does this sound familiar? You’ve bought the audio/video system of your dreams. You’ve got the big-
Debate on coffee cups heats up
Q. I have been reading the debate about the safety of coffee-cup lids. One contributor called the
2011: A tale of two political bosses
Opinion: Here’s a New Year’s resolution Mahoning Valley Democratic leaders would do well to make — and keep:
Art and beauty added to household furnishings
Daring designers created a new look for dinnerware, furniture and other household furnishings in the
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2011. There are 363 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Names in Lights
Las Vegas’ Neon Boneyard highlights glitzy past Associated Press LAS VEGAS The stack of giant
Hip Hearths
An old concept with a modern touch McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. Since we were cave
Heard gets test score, will enroll at Nebraska
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Monday morning, Cardinal Mooney High assistant
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 25
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dead or Alive” by Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood (Putnam) 2. “The
Mall trip inspires network for teens
The Record (Hackensack N.J.) HACKENSACK, N.J. Venture capital investor Charlie Federman took his
Fish, birds, a crayfish, moth, dragonfly, kingfisher, duck, water lilies and iris are all part of
Fish, birds, a crayfish, moth, dragonfly, kingfisher, duck, water lilies and iris are all part of
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo Ninety-five years ago, Campbell — then known as East Youngstown — was a
Museum to screen film by late artist
Staff report Akron The Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., will present a free screening of David
Mount Everest gets high-tech upgrade
Associated Press KATMANDU, Nepal You can’t get away from a cell-phone call, even at the top of
Cracker Barrel is serving up cornbread, eggs — and CDs
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. The thought of eggs over easy and
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
WRESTLING West Branch 63, Southeast 6 103 — D. Anderson (WB) pinned. A. Bartholmew 1:04. 112 —
Long before he played a drug-addicted teacher in “Half Nelson” or a misfit who’s
Long before he played a drug-addicted teacher in “Half Nelson” or a misfit who’s in love with a
Pain syndrome affects more US veterans
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO When Kevin Shear falls asleep, the pain barrels into his dreams,
Nursing home reveille played on bed pans at 4 a.m.; then it gets worse
Opinion: The Vindicator has done some very good investigative stories. Here’s a suggestion for another:
Capital murder cases
Capital murder cases Awaiting trial in Mahoning County: Death penalty rationale: The slaying of
AREA BOWLING SCORES
700s Bell-Wick — Jim Davidson (717), Ron Zipay (709), Jim Bryant (707) & Rex Rager (703) in Spiech
2010 brought some notable books
By Michael D. SCHAFFER Philadelphia Inquirer As the year comes to an end, here is a look back at
Book-study classes scheduled at center
Book-study classes scheduled at center GIRARD Unity Centre for Spiritual Living (Unity Church
Meet the contestants of ‘Your OWN Show’
Associated Press NEW YORK Oprah Winfrey’s new network has announced the 10 contestants competing
St. Elizabeth’s feels St. Stan’s pain
Opinion: St. Elizabeth’s feels St. Stan’s pain As I read about the parishio- ners of St. Stan’s who are
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty Local school board, organizational meeting, 5:30 p.m., board conference
OHIO MINIMUM WAGE
OHIO MINIMUM WAGE Over the years How Ohio’s hourly minimum wage has changed since passage of
Cedar Point seeks entertainers
Staff report SANDUSKY Representatives from Cedar Point will conduct auditions this week for
Results of food drive
Results of food drive HERMITAGE, PA. The First National Bank of Pennsylvania employee Holiday
HANDSON
HANDSON Volunteering HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. As a boy, I enjoyed the television series “Lost in
Dad, daughter lose their home in Canton arson
By LORI MONSEWICZ Canton Repository CANTON Timothy Foerster had $2,480 left to pay on his
Akron Beacon Journal
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Ohio’s energy-efficiency rules are projected to save Ohioans $368
NCAA football SFlbSugar Bowl
NCAA football SFlbSugar Bowl Matchup: OSU vs. Arkansas. Kickoff: Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. Where:
Obama: Cooperation is crucial in ’11
Associated Press HONOLULU President Barack Obama says Democrats and Republicans must work
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Ohio in 2010 introduced a new execution protocol and drug — abandoning
game time Matchup: Cleveland Browns (5-10) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-4).
game time Matchup: Cleveland Browns (5-10) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-4). When: Today; kickoff at
Travis displays dice from a LinguiSHTIK game. LinguiSHTIK is one of six academic games provided at
Travis displays dice from a LinguiSHTIK game. LinguiSHTIK is one of six academic games provided at
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Key declarations The historic document signed by President Abraham
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator Travis Court, 15, right, qualified to go to a national Academic
RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR
RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR Luke Shumpert, minister of music at Elizabeth Baptist Church and
Guthridge, Beatty celebrate with 300s
Mark Guthridge had 300-824 in Belchyk/Action Plumbing Classic at Holiday, where George Beatty Jr.
Loyola 83 YSU53
Loyola 83 YSU53 Next: Youngstown State at Valparaiso, Friday, 7 p.m. Inside: Butler, Cleveland
Two showdowns await divided new Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two early showdowns on spending and debt will signal whether the new
Travis Court, 15, will travel from his Ellwood City, Pa., home to Florida, where he will compete in
Travis Court, 15, will travel from his Ellwood City, Pa., home to Florida, where he will compete in
Jean Neice | Special to The Vindicator
Jean Neice | Special to The Vindicator About 150 people plunged into the Shenango River in Sharon,
RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR
RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR The Rev. Monica Beasley-Martin of Sheridan A.M.E. Church, East
Jean Niece | Special to The Vindicator
Jean Niece | Special to The Vindicator Dustin Murray, 12, of West Middlesex, Pa., runs out of the
Deputy, suspect dead in Ohio trailer-park standoff
Associated Press ENON, Ohio A sheriff’s deputy investigating a report of gunfire at a trailer
9 to face their fate in ’11 capital cases
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nine men are facing the death penalty in
Turnpike contract
Turnpike contract BEREA Toll collectors and maintenance workers at the Ohio Turnpike began 2011
Crimson Tide avalanche rolls over Spartans
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The team picked to repeat as national champions gave a glimpse of
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 9 Mahoning County prosecutor
Nine men are facing the death penalty in five aggravated-murder cases as 2011 begins in Mahoning
Auburn, Oregon respect rituals
Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. Some believe the national championship game might come down to
Brian Daniels of Champion, left, and Jake Waltermire of Leavittsburg wade to their beach ball in the
Brian Daniels of Champion, left, and Jake Waltermire of Leavittsburg wade to their beach ball in the
Valley’s first baby of 2011 born at Northside’s center
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The first new Mahoning Valley resident of 2011
W. Pa. man faces trial in girlfriend’s death
Associated Press BEAVER, Pa. A western Pennsylvania man has been ordered to stand trial in the
Wolverines overwhelmed
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Mississippi State displayed a program and a coach on the
Bills extend Merriman’s pact
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Don’t turn out the lights on Shawne Merriman yet in Buffalo.
Syracuse beats Notre Dame
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Kris Joseph had 18 points, Scoop Jardine had 15 points and nine
Explosion of Russian jet kills 3
Associated Press MOSCOW A Russian passenger jet carrying 124 people caught fire as it taxied
Winfrey’s network arrives free of glitz
Associated Press NEW YORK Oprah Winfrey’s network has begun not with a bang but with redeclared
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
QUOTABLE BEN ROETHLISBERGER, Steelers quarterback, on the Browns:
“It’s a Ryan defense; they’re very good, they do a lot of mental defense, confusions, blitzes, looks
Buckeyes rally over ‘situation’
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS To some, the Ohio State football team might appear to be wounded,
“Usually, we present the death specification in the most horrendous of cases, where we have
“Usually, we present the death specification in the most horrendous of cases, where we have good
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 2-9 Source: Associated Press
The Browns’ record against AFC North teams with Eric Mangini as head coach.
Westward Ho: Amish in America migrate
St. Louis Post-Dispatch SCHUYLER COUNTY, Mo. The grumbling surfaced not long after the first
War on Christians
Bombing of church sparks clashes, attack on mosque Los Angeles Times CAIRO A devastating New
Empty-nesters: Boost saving, not spending
Almost half of American households are on course to struggle through retirement because they haven’t
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SUMMARIES
saturday’s summaries TicketCity Bowl TEXAS TECH 45, NORTHWESTERN 38 Northwestern061814—38
nba roundup
Heat 114, Warriors 107 MIAMI LeBron James had 25 points and 10 assists, Dwyane Wade also scored
nhl roundup
Hurricanes 6, Devils 3 RALEIGH, N.C. Sergei Samsonov and rookie Jeff Skinner scored two goals
VINDICATOR FILE PHOTO, Dec. 5, 2010
VINDICATOR FILE PHOTO, Dec. 5, 2010 Odomie A. Wellington, 31, whose address was listed as the
Midwesterners continue recovery from tornadoes
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Shaken residents spent New Year’s Day sifting through the
Despite progress, Ohio remains No. 1 in the US in toxic pollution
By Spencer Hunt Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Year after year, the smoke belched from coal-fired
CAPITALS 3 PENGUINS1
CAPITALS 3 PENGUINS1 Next: Penguins vs. Lightning, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Inside: The Carolina
Shorthanded Cavs drop 16th in 17 games
Associated Press CHICAGO Derrick Rose had 28 points and 11 assists and the Chicago Bulls won for
US Capitol evacuated
Associated Press WASHINGTON A passenger plane briefly lost radio contact with air traffic
2010 EDWARD ZITNIK MEMORIAL CLASSIC
QUALIFYING (2 regular/5 baker games) Girls division Hubbard 2752, Girard 2585, Struthers 2405,
Schwarzenegger to hit speech circuit
Schwarzenegger to hit speech circuit LOS ANGELES The Terminator always said he’d be back.
A TASTE OF ‘OMM’
Unemployed get another jobless benefit — free yoga Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio The women
New schools superintendent deserves support of parents
Editorial: Dr. Connie Hathorn took over as superintendent of the academically and financially challenged
Budget needs a watchful eye
Editorial: Budget needs a watchful eye The Mahoning County general fund budget that was approved last week
Butler, CSU capture victories
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Shelvin Mack scored 16 points to lead Butler to a 76-59 victory
Pitt fires football coach
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh fired football coach Mike Haywood on Saturday, saying he
Browns scheming to deny Steelers a bye
Associated Press CLEVELAND Before the Pittsburgh Steelers can think about any road to the Super
Focus on efficiency shrinks office space
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The walls are closing in on white-collar workers — their office
Don’t be reckless
Opinion: Ohio is facing an $8 billion budget shortfall in the next biennial budget to commence July 1, 2011.
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