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Warriors Inc. seeking parade participants
Warriors Inc. is seeking participants for its “Unity in the Community” parade at 10 a.m. May 7.
Phantoms win again, 4-3
YOUNGSTOWN The USHL’s streakiest team is on another roll. For the second straight night, the
Mayor: Time to end dysfunction of Mahoning's criminal justice system
It’s time to end the dysfunction of the criminal justice system in Mahoning County, said Mayor Jay Williams.
Without Crosby, Penguins lose 4-0
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jose Theodore made 26 saves for his first shutout of the season and
UPDATE || Capitol police to Congress: Take precautions
U.S. Capitol Police advised members of Congress to take safety precautions after a lone gunman opened fire Saturday morning on a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Ariz., killing a federal judge, a 9-year-old girl and four others and critically wounding Giffords, an Arizona Democrat.
Klondike Derby opens today at Camp Stambaugh
An enjoyment of outdoor activities, along with a little friendly family rivalry, were the biggest reasons Justin Oaks decided Scouting was for him.
Seattle stuns New Orleans 41-36 in NFC playoffs
Associated Press SEATTLE Matt Hasselbeck threw four touchdown passes and Marshawn Lynch scored
11th antique cycle exhibit opens at Packard museum
The motorcycle has been a subject of American fascination for more than a century, which explains why “Motorcycles on Main Street,” the 11th annual antique-cycle exhibition at the National Packard Museum here, already has attracted hundreds of aficionados.
UPDATE || Physician 'optimistic' about congresswoman's recovery
Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head and critically injured Saturday morning during a meet-and-greet with constituents at a Tucson supermarket. A physician said he was optimistic she could recover from the bullet wound that penetrated “through and through.”
Kasich commerce director will push regulation reform
Gov.-elect John Kasich has chosen a former state senator to head the Ohio Department of Commerce, and he indicated he will sign an executive order pushing regulation reform across his incoming administration.
YSU women lose 10th straight to Milwaukee 65-57
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State sophomore Brandi Brown scored 22 points, but the
Arizona congresswoman critical, 5 dead after shooting
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head Saturday when an assailant opened fire outside a grocery store during a meeting with constituents, killing at least five people and wounding several others in a rampage that rattled the nation.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Competitions open to all skaters
Competitions open to all skaters YOUNGSTOWN Skating Club of Greater Youngstown will host an
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Teacher concerned by action problem
Dear Annie: This is for “Concerned Teacher,” whose 9-year-old pupil rubs herself against her seat
HELOISE: Carrots work as treats for dogs
Dear Heloise: When I adopted my dog Dusty from the animal shelter, he was pretty scrawny. Since
CityScape will host Grass Roots gala
Youngstown CityScape will host a Grass Roots Dinner honoring Dr. Rick Billak on Thursday at the Youngstown Club.
Defendants in Oakhill case seek more secrecy
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place
Phantoms rally past the Musketeers
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two third-period goals enabled the Youngstown
South Range finds a way
Baker leads shorthanded Raiders past E. Palestine By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com BEAVER
Area Reservists return from Afghanistan
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Abby Scharboneau and
Where In The World?
By Jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers You likely know that Oregon is bigger than
No ‘O’: Valpo shuts down YSU
Staff report VALPARAISO, IND. Sophomore Blake Allen scored a career-high 17 points and
Boardman falls in Federal League bout
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Golden Eagles of Canton GlenOak have a brand new
Hubbard places top cop on leave
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HUBBARD For the second time in five years, city Police Chief
Indiana man found guilty of rape, home invasion
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 42-year-old Indiana man has been found
McDonald’s pressure too much for Wellsville
By Ryan Jones sports@vindy.com DATELINE The Wellsville Tigers third quarter malaise Friday
Report: Ohio paid too much for salt
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS Anti-competitive practices by two road-salt companies and a
Detective accuses caregiver of being untruthful
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A detective accused David J. Venerose Jr.
Warren council not consulted on grant for firefighters
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Top Warren administrators decided to move forward with
Kasich appoints friend to privatize state development department
Gov.-elect John Kasich has appointed a longtime friend and Silicon Valley venture capitalist to oversee the privatization of the Ohio Department of Development.
Pig Iron publisher takes historical perspective
Jim Villani owns and operates Pig Iron Press in a century-old building at 26 N. Phelps St. in downtown Youngstown. The three-story structure also houses Villani’s extensive collection of books, magazines, paper clips and ceramic and toy pigs, which patrons donate as a pun on the name “Pig Iron Press.”
Leave ‘Huck’ alone
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The “N-word” has become so emotionally charged that its casual use can end a
Was there a tax hike in 2009?
Opinion: COLUMBUS There’s at least one thing the new governor and the old governor appear to agree on:
McDonald school board to place levy on May ballot
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The board of education approved placing a 10.75 mill,
Trustees taking meetings to the people
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Township trustees are taking their meetings to residents
Poland council OKs storm-water utility fee
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com It took the better part of a year and two ordinances, but
Mahoning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket US Bank NA as trustee v. James R. Reese et al, confirmation of
Boardman Police Blotter
Nov. 14 Aggravated menacing: A South Avenue man told authorities he opened his door to someone
Pitt dedicating bowl game to Wannstedt
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Pittsburgh players say they will be playing for Dave Wannstedt
Squirt Phantoms win first game of 2011
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt team came off winter break and traveled to Robert Morris University
Girl Scouts sell cookies, serve community
Girl Scout troop No. 301 has been busy around the community earning its “year of service” award.
Trustees say no-no to Go-Go liquor permit
By KRISTINE GILL kgill@vindy.com Township trustees approved a resolution Monday to deny Go Go
Arms Museum is “All Dolled up”
The Arms Family Museum in Youngstown is “All Dolled Up” for the holiday season. This holiday
Girl Scouts sell cookies, serve community
Girl Scout troop No. 301 has been busy around the community earning its “year of service” award.
Fitch hosts German exchange students
For the first time, Austintown Fitch High School participated in a student exchange program that
Boardman officials hoping to settle health-insurance issue
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Township officials are optimistic that another vote on
Austintown briefs
Take off pounds sensibly with TOPS TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) is a weight loss support group
St. Christine’s gives away Christmas dinner
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This Christmas, the students of St. Christine Catholic school
Canfield briefs
New Year’s resolution time Fitness Together, located at 6579 Ironwood Boulevard in Canfield, is
Ham and cheese sub, potato wedges, fruit and fudge round
Ham and cheese sub, potato wedges, fruit and fudge round Corn dog, potato, peach cup and s’more
Holiday project benefits Alzheimer’s patients
Shepherd of the Valley staff and other members of the Alzheimer’s Association Community Council
Canfield Police Blotter
Dec. 13 Identity theft: A Sawmill Run Drive resident reported she had been notified of charges
Couple in running for ‘I Love Lucy’ wedding
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com When Tricia Kren says the name of her favorite TV show, she’s
Sports briefs
AMS falls to Canfield The eighth-grade blue boys basketball team lost to Canfield 36-26 Jan. 3.
Market Street students relax before break
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Market Street Elementary wanted Dec. 22, their last day before
Frank Ohl drama club debuts “A Christmas Carol”
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Back in September, nervous fifth-graders stood front and center to
Canfield display is concert of lights
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mike McAndrew is the holiday mastermind behind the Canfield
Career center students deliver Christmas cards
Members of the Student Council at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center shared in the
Sports briefs
Thunder takes the cup The Mooney/Ursuline Thunder took home the third annual Steel Valley Cup high
Gracious gift givers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holiday season, the main office at Austintown Fitch
Holiday ‘Joy’ comes to Shepherd of the Valley
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com After a month of Christmas carols on 106.1, a live performance can
Poland speech team talks the talk
The Poland speech team will look to pick up in 2011 where it left off in 2010. Looking back to the
Boardman briefs
Bond with babies and books at library Join the Boardman library for developmentally-appropriate
Shepherd of the Valley celebrates the new year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The familiar strains of “Auld Lang Syne” emitted from the
Squirt Phantoms win first game of 2011
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt team came off winter break and traveled to Robert Morris University
Friends of the library celebrate the holidays
More than 35 Friends of the Austintown Library members attended the group’s annual Christmas party
Residents say new postal box setup is dangerous
By Ashley LutherN aluthern@vindy.com Some residents and township officials have not given their
Koins for Kids
Poland Union Elementary School participated in the Koins for Kids program this year, sponsored by
Children treated to Christmas puppet show
Children’s librarians Karen Saunders and Cheryl Bellanca put on a puppet show Dec. 7 during the 4s
Local athletes finish Ironman triathlon
Running, biking and swimming helped one Canfield resident fulfill a dream. Canfield’s Derick
First Night Canfield rings in 2011
To bring 2010 to a close and welcome 2011, First Night Canfield commemorated its 13th year of celebrating the arts on New Year’s Eve while providing fun, family entertainment throughout the city. The event has averaged about 2,500 revelers in past years.
Sports briefs
Howland too much for Poland Bulldogs Poland’s Eighth-grade girls team lost to Howland 36-26 Jan.
Poland briefs
High school hosts financial aid workshop Poland High School will host a Financial Aid Workshop
Sports briefs || Cardinals suffer two losses at Holiday Classic
Cardinals suffer two losses at Holiday Classic The boys basketball team competed in the Holiday
Canfield wrestlers dominate tri-meet
The Canfield varsity wrestling team scored dominating victories over Akron Hoban and Akron Firestone
Fruits of their labor
If you turned off the television during halftime of Monday night’s Orange Bowl, you may have missed the highlight of the night.
Blasphemy laws in Pakistan should be a cause for concern
Editorial: America’s No. 1 ally in the war on global terrorism and the recipient of billions of dollars in
Every dog has his day at Petco
Pet owners battled the winter weather Dec. 12 to take their dogs to the opening day of Pooch Playtime.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vMusicians Leigh Jaffer, Joe Falleti and Scott Burns, along with
Squirt Phantoms win first game of 2011
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt team came off winter break and traveled to Robert Morris University
Youth wrestlers win West Branch dual tournament
The Canfield Wrestling Club went 6-0 at the West Branch Tournament Dec. 18 to capture the team
Canfield story time goes to the dogs
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com There is a sign at the entrance of the Canfield library that lays
Babies learn counting, sounds at library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com According to librarian Annette Ahrens, a successful Baby Brilliant
St. Christine’s gives away Christmas dinner
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This Christmas, the students of St. Christine Catholic school
Poland holiday storytime celebrates Christmas
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Even before Poland childrens’ librarian Amanda Kollar asked it,
Hands off the Constitution
Opinion: By Eric Ward McClatchy-Tribune Politicians should stop monkeying with our Constitution —
‘SEAS0N OF THE WITCH’
‘SEAS0N OF THE WITCH’ Grade: D Credits: Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Christopher Lee, Claire Foy;
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jackson doctor’s ex-girlfriend testifies LOS ANGELES A former girlfriend of the
Niles native’s film finally is released
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com Hollywood director — and Niles native — Dominic Sena
Banks, jobs report send stocks down
Associated Press NEW YORK A disappointing jobs report dragged stocks lower Friday. Banks took a
Automakers to tout small cars at show
Associated Press DETROIT A new Prius wagon, a small Ford minivan and a Volkswagen sedan won’t
Man robbed
Man robbed hermitage, Pa. A man who thought he was going to buy a game system was instead robbed
Super Nats to stay in Salem
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Steel Valley Super Nationals will be back here
‘Season’: still in the Dark Ages
Dominic Sena’s latest By ROGER MOORE Orlando Sentinel Nicolas Cage flashes those pearly
Trumbull worker back on the job
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN One of three workers who sued Trumbull County Engineer
Wall St. needs watchdogs
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday If there’s one thing we should have learned from Sherlock Holmes, it’s
Schiavoni, Gerberry will attend school board meeting
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com austintown Ohio Sen. Joseph Schiavoni and State Rep. Ronald
Superior employees work their final day
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Friday was the last day of work for some
PAINTING the TOWN
Lowellville art students pool talent to do mural By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Farmers extends expiration date
Farmers extends expiration date CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp., the holding company for
campus notes
CAMPUS NOTES VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, Blacksburg, Va. Michael Nycz
Slow job growth shows challenge
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is steadily adding jobs, but still just barely
Officials differ on status of elections board move
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The director of the Mahoning County Board of
Ryan loses seat on Appropriations
Staff report WASHINGTON, D.C. As expected, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, has lost his
Salem teen will perform at Carnegie Hall
Staff report salem Brenna Price, a junior at Salem High School, has been selected for the 2011
Overturned tanker forces closure of I-80 ramp
Staff report NORTH JACKSON A tanker carrying buttermilk overturned near the Mahoning Avenue ramp
Chaney student is a semifinalist in Coca-Cola Scholars
Staff report youngstown Kaitlyn Cook, a student at Chaney High School, has been named a
Ea. Washington rallies past Delaware for title
Associated Press FRISCO, Texas Bo Levi Mitchell led three straight late touchdown drives, the
Boy struck, injured by car
Staff report WARREN A boy was hit by a car and injured just before 3 p.m. Friday at the corner
Mass for life
Mass for life youngstown Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown will be the
TCU extends Patterson’s deal
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas TCU coach Gary Patterson received a two-year contract
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows ABC’s “This Week”:
Villegas disqualified from Tournament
Associated Press KAPALUA, Hawaii Robert Garrigus, the biggest hitter on the PGA Tour, is leading
Grove City College center wins Templeton award
Staff report grove city, pa. The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has won a 2010
Colts’ Manning ready for Ryan, Jets
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Peyton Manning has kept it all business this week. He studied
2 YSU students place 1st in Ohio, 10th in US
Staff report youngstown Youngstown State University seniors Nate Miller and Steve Mesik placed
Building with beer
An ale to be released this year will help monks reconstruct a monastery McClatchy Newspapers
West Branch hopes to have coach by month’s end
Staff report BELOIT West Branch will begin interviews for its head football coaching position to
YSU scholarship honors ’69 Poland grad
Staff report youngstown A scholarship fund has been established at the YSU Foundation in honor
Generation gap imperils gay church
By Jeff Kunerth Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. The pews were nearly full for the early Sunday
Young people and religion
65 percent rarely or never attend worship services. 25 percent attend a worship service once a
Military talks
US-defense visit will renew ties with rising China Associated Press BEIJING Stealth fighter
Kasich appoints friend to oversee privatization
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov.-elect John Kasich has appointed a longtime friend
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
The Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments on 23 people this week. The following is a list
Shurmur meets with Browns; search goes on
Associated Press CLEVELAND Pat Shurmur has NFL coaching pedigree, experience with young
Saints hope Superdome magic can carry over to road games
Associated Press SEATTLE A year ago, the New Orleans Saints rode the raucous enthusiasm of the
House takes step to repeal health-care overhaul law
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans cleared a hurdle Friday in their first attempt to
Recommended fluoride level
Recommended fluoride level ATLANTA In a remarkable turnabout, federal health officials say many
william d. lewis | the vindicator
william d. lewis | the vindicator Struthers Middle School seventh-grader Cyle Barnes ponders
Third package ignites at Washington postal facility
Associated Press WASHINGTON A package addressed to the U.S. Homeland Security secretary ignited
Harbaugh agrees to deal with San Francisco
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Declaring it a “perfect competitive opportunity,” Jim Harbaugh
Obama sets mission for economic team
Associated Press WASHINGTON His presidency tied to the fate of the economy, Barack Obama is
Teenager arrested
Teenager arrested Austintown A 16-year-old township teen was arrested after he was accused of
Poland, Boardman trustees have organizational meetings
Staff report Boardman Trustees for two neighboring townships had organizational meetings this
Jackie, the dog who enraged Nazis
Associated Press BERLIN Newly discovered documents have revealed a bizarre footnote to the
Greatest threat to BCS may be apathy
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. The Bowl Championship Series is facing a threat that’s