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Stories published January 23, 2011

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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

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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

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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

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Parents reveal Gulling-White wedding plans

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

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Miss Harper to be bride of Mr. Thompson

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

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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

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Miss Pavlich, Mr. McCarthy to wed in April

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

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Miss Garling to be bride of Mr. Cutchall

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

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Marianne Frank | Robert Tiratto

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

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Case anniversary is celebrated at family dinner

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

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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

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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.


One year later, South Side still reels from murder

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


Lyell set for enemy territory

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

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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


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.


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


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


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


Almost: Penguins lose another close contest

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


Polar Bear Plunge benefits Special Olympics of Ohio

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

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Three area wrestlers win crowns at Hephner

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


Hazimihalis, Giuriceo bouts set for February

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


3 Mooney seniors drawn to military academies

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


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.

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An aging beauty

Cuba’s Hotel Nacional wears slightly shabby elegance with pride By JENNY BARCHFIELD Associated


CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

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


BIRTHS

BIRTHS FORUM HEALTH Northside Medical Center Joy Nuzzo and Thomas Kolat, Austintown, girl,


Making a smart college buy

Opinion: By Claudia Dreifus and Andrew Hacker Free Lance-Star NEW YORK As Andrew Hacker and I began


Train gets back on track

Keeping the focus on music has led to a rebirth for group Associated Press NEW YORK Even


Taking a gamble on the Valley?

Opinion: Through the process of elimination, it can speculated that Rock Ohio Caesars would be a major


Trumbull and Columbiana counties court filings

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Chase Bank v. Joseph Burford, money. Huntington


Obama’s agenda: Boost competitiveness

Associated Press WASHINGTON Under pressure to energize the economy, President Barack Obama said


What we buy makes a difference

Opinion: What we buy makes a difference Recently I went shopping for a few items that I needed. Included


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

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com LIBERTY Whether treating people with chronic pain, running an


New Middletown vote has greater potential

Opinion: New Middletown officials announced two weeks back that they are going to the polls with a special


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2011. There are 342 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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


Disagreeing with Chinese Tiger Mother

McClatchy Newspapers Over the years, I have been called every name in the book, all related to my


Blood Drives

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


Memory loss linked to cholesterol drug

Q. My doctor prescrib-ed Vytorin for high cholesterol. While my cholesterol went from over 350 to


Stealthware: Learn all about usage, detection

For centuries, as locksmiths continued to make better locks, others pursued devising ways to pick


East dominates West in 2011 Shrine Game

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


Protecting sleepers

By Joan Verdon The Record (Hackensack N.J.) HACKENSACK, N.J. Arnold Hershbain, 64, leads a


Bath salts seen as growing drug problem

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


Unfamiliar objects confuse, amuse collectors

Unfamiliar objects used by our ancestors continue to confuse and amuse today’s collectors.


Methodology

Methodology The Vindicator spent Dec. 6-10, 2010, traveling Market Street and U.S. Route 224.


Two share lead at Hope Classic

Associated Press LA QUINTA, Calif. Gary Woodland and Jhonattan Vegas realize the marathon Bob


Few options after nuke talks fail

Few options after nuke talks fail ISTANBUL The collapse of another attempt at international


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


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


Book offers hope for abused women

Book offers hope for abused women “Woman Of Excellence: Not Without A Struggle,” by Carolyn Bell


Fugitive of the Week

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


fast facts

fast facts Bedbugs are usually no more than º inch in length in their adult state and can


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vWWE wrestling, 1 p.m.: John Cena, The Miz, Randy Orton and more


Surplus food

Surplus food Helping Hand Ministry, an extension of Abundant Love Outreach Ministry, 2143 Jacobs


birthdays

birthdays Actress Chita Rivera is 78. Actor Gil Gerard is 68. Actor Rutger Hauer is 67. Singer


Freshman Sullinger leads OSU past Illini

Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. With Ohio State down by eight and just under 13 minutes to


Mystery surrounds Mega winner

Associated Press RATHDRUM, Idaho Holly Lahti burst into the spotlight a week ago in a feel-good


Ensembles selected to perform at convention

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Stephen Gage, Youngs-town State University’s instrumental


MILESTONES

MILESTONES HONORS In hall of fame John Nagy, longtime Youngstown radio newscaster, recently


METRO DIGEST || Volunteers needed for legal advocacy

Legal volunteers YOUNGSTOWN Community Legal Aid, a nonprofit law firm serving the civil legal


Thousands protest in Yemen

Associated Press ADEN, Yemen Drawing inspiration from the revolt in Tunisia, thousands of


newsmakers

newsmakers Olbermann, MSNBC: a failing relationship NEW YORK Keith Olbermann’s exit from MSNBC


Ohio woman gets 105th-birthday wishes on Facebook

Associated Press GENOA, Ohio A northwest Ohio centenarian who didn’t even have a radio as a


record reviews

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


Losing a job, but finding a calling

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


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park Community Center,


Saturday’s Prep basketball roundup

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


Shriver remembered for idealism, optimism

Associated Press POTOMAC, Md. R. Sargent Shriver was always an optimist, pioneering the Peace


Stories on group homes spotlight need for society to do better

Opinion: The stories by Dan Pompi- li concerning the past and present problems at the House of Hope (formerly


Penguins sweat out a win over Carolina

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


Cavaliers lose 16th straight contest

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


Ex-champ Djokovic in quarters

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


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


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.04 —.13 Avalon


BUSINESS DIGEST || New sites to spur manufacturing

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


If you aren’t a goose, don’t honk

Editorial: If you aren’t a goose, don’t honk Members of the senior class of 2011 at Hubbard High School


Lawyer fights for lawsuit status

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


‘CITIES in TRANSITION’

Rust Belt cities look to Old World for new ways to rebuild STAFF/WIRE report news@vindy.com


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


Bacteria poses threat to citrus

Associated Press VERO BEACH, Fla. While Florida farmers have lost some of their crop to cold


ROUND 2 AT HEINZ

Rex and Roethlisberger will be focal points in tonight’s rematch Associated Press PITTSBURGH


Saturday’s other college basketball Games

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


QBs hold the key in NFC title game

Associated Press CHICAGO Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler are two young quarterbacks on the rise,


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