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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.
Power outage tonight in Boardman area
About 1,000 Ohio Edison customers in Mahoning County are without power this evening.
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.
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.
Jacubec's 15 helps Wildcats win No. 11
Jacubec’s 15 helps Wildcats win No. 11 By Jon MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Campbell Depending
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
Phantoms fall by inches
Muskegon’s goalie stopped Scott Mayfield’s shootout attempt By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
Oil spill won’t leave lasting effects
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A creek where a small heating-oil spill occurred
Leaders from 9 counties still eye state aid
Commissioners seek fewer mandates to offset less funding By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@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
Springfield avenges league loss
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN When the Crestview and Springfield basketball
Stripping veins is outdated
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN “Vein stripping is outmoded,” said Dr. Rao
No duct tape required for city defendant
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN He was once told duct tape could be
Liberty wins see-saw game vs. Girard
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com LIBERTY In a game between traditional rivals that swung back and
Dillon leads Falls past Lakeview
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS When Newton Falls junior forward Cody Dillon
Salem taxpayers face filing oddity
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Salem residents who work in other communities may
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
Deniro McRae, 12, a fifth-grader at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, shows his message to the instructor of a new Mahoning County Juvenile Court program teaches school children about manners, respect and being good citizens. -
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2011. There are 336 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Springfield board
Springfield board BOARDMAN The Springfield Board of Education will have a board planning-
Heaven was haven
Benedictine Sisters may have sold their monastery, but community remains based around common life
Old order is finally ending
Opinion: For years, many Middle Easterners have operated on the premise that things could continue as in the
Upton named Great Ohioan
Staff report COLUMBUS Harriet Taylor Upton, Warren’s famous women’s-rights advocate and author,
Dobbins kindergartners learn life lessons
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins kindergartners learned the importance of helping and
New appliance store coming to Valley
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Representatives from hhgregg Inc., an Indiana-based
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
Boardman briefs
Become part of St. Charles School St. Charles School, 7325 Westview Dr., will host an
Austintown briefs
Arts for seniors The Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Dr., is offering painting classes
Canfield wrestlers place three at Dies tournament
The Canfield wrestling squad made its annual trek to Akron Firestone to compete in the Bill Dies
Houston shares safari stories
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dick Houston, author and safari expedition leader, entertained
Canfield girls swim team wins invitational
The Canfield girls swimming and diving team won three relays and Taylor Rodenbaugh broke the meet
Sports briefs
BGMS beats Center Boardman Glenwood’s boys seventh-grade basketball team improved their record to
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
Houston shares safari stories
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dick Houston, author and safari expedition leader, entertained
Event to raise funds for performing arts center
Friends and supporters of the Boardman Performing Arts Center have scheduled the first “Celebrate
Canfield Police Blotter
Dec. 29 Telephone harassment: A resident of Deer Avenue Trail filed a complaint. Dec. 30 Drug
Stadium Drive book fair benefits library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the collection of new Scholastic books at Stadium
Fitch students tell West Side Story
On Jan. 7, the stage of Fitch High School became New York City in
Calm your body, mind and spirit
The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will host a three-part lecture series titled “Well of Body,
Boardman Police Blotter
Dec. 4 Burglary: Occurred in the 4300 block of Chester Drive after someone kicked in the
Martial arts students honored for dedication
Master Park Martial Arts International local students were recognized for their excellence of hard
Sports briefs
AMS Red wins two Austintown Middle School Red wrestlers defeated Boardman Center 52-48 and
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
Not your average gamers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The residents of Poland Shepherd of the Valley gathered in their
Canfield briefs
Jakubek makes Dean’s list at Duquense Joy Jakubek, a sophomore in the Mylan School of Pharmacy at
Jamie Jameson making a name for himself
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com When high school wrestling fans in the Valley see the last
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.
Boardman Community Baseball hosts sign-ups through Feb. 20
Boardman Community Baseball will host an on-site registration day for the 2011 season today from
benedictine sisters | Queen of Heaven Monastery
The Benedictine Sisters of the Byzantine Rite at Queen of Heaven Monastery, 8640 Squires Lane NE,
Sports briefs
Canfield hockey team loses to Tigers The Canfield Cardinals couldn’t muster an attack against the
Poland briefs
Feast at a fish fry The Lowellville Rod and Gun Club will host a fish fry Feb. 18 at its 6225
Dillon, Mancini spark Boardman at Hephner
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Wrestling is a tough enough sport on its own, but to have
McDowell wins Frank Ohl spelling bee
In the way of nicknames, you could call Frank Ohl spelling champion Naudia McDowell The Terminator.
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
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.
Watson students learn about animal hibernation
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Austintown Township Park’s supervisor Joyce Gottron visited
Shepherd residents celebrate popcorn day
The residents of Boardman Shepherd of the Valley knew it was time
Canines serve as readers’ best friend
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With the help of their owners, Reno, Kaya, Periwinkle and
Star Wars Club force to be reckoned with
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Actually, the date
Library teaches brilliant babies
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Even as children’s librarian Linda Kucalaba was telling stories
Students to watch live knee replacement
Hammers, nails and blocks of wood normally wouldn’t be associated with the medical field, but the
voices of faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Can one believe in biblical creation and also evolution? The Rev. Pat
For MCCTC students, contest is elemental
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com canfield Science and show business aren’t usually things
Westminster prof’s work is published
Staff report new wilmington, pa. “Gloamin,” a composition for flute and piano written by Daniel
CAMPUS NOTES
At the Coshocton Campus of Central Ohio Technical College, Heather A. Klesch joined COTC’s Coshocton
Area schools schedule kindergarten sign-ups
Staff report Registration for children entering Poland Local Schools this fall will be March 5 and
Alzheimer’s group promotes scholarships
Staff report new york Whether teens are trying to understand the loss of a relative or neighbor
Financial-aid workshop is set
Staff report SALEM A workshop on “Filling Out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid,” or
A missed opportunity
Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here’s what President Barack Obama said to open his State of the Union
Mountain State campus to move to CCBC
Staff report monaca, pa. Officials with Mountain State University and Community College of
Students will square off in MATHCOUNTS
Staff report youngstown About 250 students from 25 middle and junior high schools will
College to host ‘Free Man of Color’
Staff report south euclid, ohio Notre Dame College, in collaboration with Ensemble Theatre, will
Jennings Center offers maple sugaring
Staff report slippery rock, pa. Maple sugaring and other spring programs are being offered for
Mine owner disputes MSHA blast findings
Mine owner disputes MSHA blast findings MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Massey Energy Co. on Friday rejected
Photos from early days of TV
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A new exhibit at the Arms Family Museum features radio and television
Museum exhibits students’ artwork
Staff report youngstown The work of local middle- and high-school students competing in the 2011
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,
Micro-managing Matta wary of all opponents
Associated Press columbus If anyone gets the idea that being unbeaten and No. 1 means life is
Ariz. bill would require proof of US birth from candidates
Associated Press PHOENIX Arizona legislators have reintroduced legislation aimed at making
‘Love and Understanding’ Play’s script offers nothing new
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com The love triangle is an old concept, but audiences
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vHarlem Globetrotters, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Basketball comedy in two
Deadline looms; some haven’t filed yet
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Wednesday is the filing deadline for
Murray carries country’s hopes into final
Associated Press melbourne, australia Andy Murray doesn’t have to worry about Roger Federer or
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
Mahoning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adolfo Rodriguez Gonzalez, 43, of 42 Breaden St.,
NASA remembers Challenger
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Hundreds gathered at NASA’s launch site Friday to mark
“Typically, patients return to normal activities within a day.”
“Typically, patients return to normal activities within a day.” Dr. Rao Sudheendra of Warren,
Steelers’ prankster is serious on the field
Associated Press Pittsburgh Steelers’ RB Mendenhall keeps ’em chuckling Rashard Mendenhall
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Newt Gingrich;
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Charlie Callas dies LAS VEGAS Charlie Callas, a versatile comedian and sidekick
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
Workshop on youth retreats
Workshop on youth retreats youngstown The Diocese of Youngs-town is hosting a Center for
Best fishing is close to home
Twenty-two years have passed since I first gained the privilege of writing for Vindicator readers
Suicide bomber kills 8 in Kabul
Associated Press KABUL A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up Friday inside a supermarket
Protests lead to sinking of world markets
Associated Press NEW YORK Escalating protests in Egypt jarred world financial markets Friday.
Hurricanes’ Ward goes No. 1 in draft
Associated Press raleigh, n.c. Nicklas Lidstrom’s first pick in the inaugural NHL All-Star
Townships to share dispatch system
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Boardman Township sent the down payment this
Youngstown police raid 3 homes, find guns, drugs
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police raided three homes this
Faith, feats of strength at special program
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM A local church plans to mix faith, strength and
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
Home Heating Oil Tips
The Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District advises users of home heating oil to
Mubarak fires Cabinet amid protests
Los Angeles Times CAIRO Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak dismissed his government but gave no
Woodson gets motivation from Obama’s promise
Associated Press green bay, wis. For a guy relatively new at giving locker room speeches,
US urges reforms for Egyptians
Associated Press WASHINGTON Stepping up pressure on a stalwart but flawed Middle East ally,
Man charged with driving under suspension
YOUNGSTOWN Police again charged a 46-year-old Austintown man with driving under suspension plus
Man gets probation for drug trafficking
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A shooting victim, who became a suspect
Woods trails by 5 at Farmers; Haas leads
Associated Press san diego A strong finish by Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson made them feel
Spending increase is aiding economy
Spending increase is aiding economy WASHINGTON The economic recovery is now consistently picking
Anthony, Nuggets pound Cavaliers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points, Arron Afflalo added 23 and the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Ryan and Nicole Evans, Austintown, girl, Jan. 28.
No sharing of trade secrets
Opinion: COLUMBUS I once called the Ohio Department of Development, looking for a copy of a meeting agenda.
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
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.18 —.41 Avalon
Martial arts students honored for dedication
Master Park Martial Arts International local students were recognized for their excellence of hard