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Stories published January 19, 2013

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

Warren man abused by clergy at JFK urges others to come forward

An alleged victim of sexual abuse by a Franciscan brother at Warren JFK high school and the founder of a support group for such victims urged Pennsylvania and Ohio victims of the brother’s alleged abuse to come forward and get the help they need.


Man shot by gun dealer at Medina gun show

Police say an accidental shooting at a Northeast Ohio gun show has left one man with injuries in his arm and leg.


Winbush recommended replacement on Mahoning elections board

Tracey Winbush of Youngstown has been recommended to serve on the Mahoning County Board of Elections.


Local clothing giveaway part of first lady's Let's Move! initiative

Mike DeOerio has fond childhood memories of having seen his mother distribute clothing to those less fortunate.


Blue, slow-flying helicopter inspecting local OE lines

Ohio Edison will be using a slow-flying helicopter, weather permitting, between now and early March to conduct comprehensive visual inspections of its high-voltage transmission lines, the utility announced.


Boxer Kelly Pavlik announces retirement

Boxer Kelly Pavlik announces retirement.


Sarah Pfau | Thomas Guilbride

SCARBOROUGH, N.Y. Sarah Jane Pfau became the bride of Thomas Patrick Arthur Guilbride during a

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Pamela Soda | Christopher Gray

BOARDMAN The Rev. Philip Rogers heard the exchange of vows between Pamela Soda and Christopher

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Kristi Rider | Dustin Schenker

YOUNGSTOWN Trinity United Methodist Church provided the setting for the June 9 wedding of Kristi

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Brianna Wielbruda | Joseph Taormina

YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. John Keehner heard the exchange of vows between Brianna Wielbruda and Joseph

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‘Garden Forum to offer $1,000 scholarship

‘Garden Forum to offer $1,000 scholarship The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area is


ON THE WRITE TRACK

Harding fourth-grader Sara Jaidi and YSU student Heather Miller peruse the notebook they used to write to each other as part of a pen-pal program between the schools this year.


NAMII’s work progressing

One day after it was named to a top 10 innovations list, officials at the consortium are quick to tout its progress.


Mental health agency focuses on educating school districts

Local, state federal officials focus on mental-health Though gun control and school threats


Ex-Mahoning County treasurer gets fine, probation in election loans case

‘I accept responsibility for my mistake,’ he says


East pressure overwhelms Ursuline

The Panthers used a 29-0 run to run past the Irish.


Kokrak stays in the hunt at Humana

His second-round 69 left him two strokes off the lead at La Quinta.


Liberty schools expecting another audit

Audit from failed conversion school 'wrapping up'


McTigue, Schuler help Springfield top South Range

Springfield’s big men the difference in win over South Range


Flu-related hospitalizations in Mahoning County dropped last week.

99 lab-confirmed flu cases


York-owned 49ers one win from Super Bowl

Owned by John and Denise DeBartolo York of Canfield since 1999, the Niners are hoping their return to the level of the NFL’s elite franchises won’t be short.


Energy savings plan brought to Austintown schools

The Austintown School Board approved a four-year contract with Cenergistic to analyze and reduce their energy costs without upgrading any equipment.


County leaders honor selfless 7-year-old

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Carol Rimedio-Righetti was working at a silent- auction table at an amateur boxing match when an adult in a 7-year-old’s body walked up to buy raffle tickets.


Phantoms top Buccaneers amid numerous fights

It didn’t take long for things to get chippy between the Phantoms amd Des Moines Buccaneers on Friday night.


Rebels kidnap gold prospectors

Rebels kidnap gold prospectors BOGOTA, Colombia Leftist rebels kidnapped five gold prospectors


Huntington records record profit for ’12

Huntington records record profit for ’12 columbus Huntington National Bank reported a record


State probes second rape allegation in Steubenville

Associated Press COLUMBUS The state Attorney General’s Office is investigating a second rape


Big run helps Liberty top Campbell

The Leopards outscored the Red Devils 20-2 during one second-half stretch.


Armstrong (finally) emotional in Part 2

He said confessing to his oldest son was difficult.


Getting down to business of fishing

My thinking is pretty focused while I’m fishing, and I’d never have imagined my activities as pieces


NHL season begins today

The NHL, its teams and players have work to do to win people back after the third work stoppage in less than two decades.


Transcripts reveal Fed misread crisis in ’07

Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve officials in 2007 underestimated the scope of the


Lowellville beats McDonald on DePasquale’s jumper

Paolo DePasquale’s jump shot lifted Lowellville to a last-second victory.


Driver’s double-double powers Fitch

Jessie Driver, Fitch’s lone returning starter, sparks Falcons past Niles.


to donate

to donate Sojourner House of Mahoning County and Someplace Safe of Warren are shelters for victims


Notre Dame wants Te’o to talk

Notre Dame has urged star linebacker Manti Te’o to speak up — and soon.


Serena, Azarenka into Aussie’s fourth round

Williams matched her career best with a 128-mph serve.


US: Texas resident dies in hostage standoff in Algeria

Associated Press WASHINGTON One American worker at a natural-gas complex in Algeria has been


2 jailed after cop chase in Warren

Staff report WARREN A woman was taken to ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital, and two men


Aldridge, LaBrae dunk Girard boys

LaBrae eases its frustration in a rout of Girard.


Kasich plans to deliver State of State address in Lima

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich will offer his State of the State


Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin charged with bribery

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS More than a decade ago, Ray Nagin was elected mayor of New Orleans


Mineral Ridge turns back Lisbon

It was the fifth straight win for the Rams, who won just seven all last season.


House to vote on debt-limit increase

Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republican leaders Friday offered President Barack Obama a


Skeptics assail Browns’ hiring of Lombardi

Michael Lombardi came back to the Browns as unpopular as the day he left.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 26.87 .27 Avalon


Former bookkeeper who stole $84,421 from his employer will be jailed one month

Thomas E. Morris, 52, of Poland, who stole $84,421 from Tri T&J Ltd. real estate will be on probation for a year and must make full restitution.


James Hood dies; defied segregation at Univ. of Alabama

Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. One of the first black students who enrolled at the


Flu kills more kids, hospitalizes more seniors

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON In the deadliest week yet for the nation’s stubborn influenza


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under 69 in the


COMING IN SUNDAY’S VINDICATOR

COMING IN SUNDAY’S VINDICATOR Sarah Brown-Clark should be on a tropical vacation cruise now.


Advocates push idea of requiring gun insurance

Associated Press BOSTON As lawmakers cast around for ways to curb gun-related violence, some are


There is no joy this time around

Opinion: WASHINGTON The reviewing stands are up, the buildings festooned with bunting. But on the eve of


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Keeping the Dream Alive party, 9 p.m.: Youngstown’s Total Package


grove city college 7th annual Reagan lecture features colleagues

Staff report Grove city, pa. The seventh annual Ronald Reagan Lecture, presented by The Center


Ohio health insurance company sues state, feds

Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio health insurance company is suing state and federal officials


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2013. There are 346 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


OVI Task Force sets ‘enforcement blitz’

OVI Task Force sets ‘enforcement blitz’ YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle


Some frequent fliers stand by Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets

Associated Press DALLAS Some frequent fliers say they aren’t worried about safety aboard


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Amanda Davis and Joshua Taylor, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 17.


newsmakers

newsmakers Armstrong interview seen by 3.2 million NEW YORK Oprah Winfrey’s interview with


news shows

news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: David Plouffe,


ministers’ wives council

ministers’ wives council Background Officers: Vicki Ellis, president and financial alternate;


Mooney’s Zordich in NFLPA bowl

Mooney’s Zordich in NFLPA bowl CARSON, CALIF. Penn State’s Michael Zordich, a Cardinal Mooney


Area students will take part in student ambassador program

More than 30 local students are preparing to travel to Europe this summer as part of President


Display focuses on Herod

Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s national museum plans to open what it calls the world’s


Ironclad guarantees required to keep forces in Afghanistan

Editorial: There’s a reason the reaction was muted, at best, to last week’s announcement by President Obama and


Audience can find role in murder-mystery play

Staff report BOARDMAN The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley will present a benefit


SCHWARZENEGGER’S ‘LAST STAND’?

By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service IN “THE LAST STAND,” AHHH-NULD PARTIES LIKE IT’S


birthdays

birthdays Actress Jean Stapleton is 90. Actress Tippi Hedren is 83. Movie director Richard


Rev. Congemi named pastor

Staff report canfield The Rev. Joseph Congemi is the new pastor of Paradise Lutheran Church,


Lifetime looks at Casey Anthony

By David Hiltbrand Philadelphia Inquirer On a Saturday night one year ago, Lifetime drew an


END OF AN ERA

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown When the Baptist Ministers’ Wives and Widows


25 students from Columbiana to attend Obama inauguration

Staff report Lisbon Twenty-five Columbiana high school students will attend the public


New officers are installed

Dr. Robert Faiella, president of the American Dental Association, said Corydon Palmer is a shining


No firm answers on firearms

Opinion: COLUMBUS It’s difficult to get a handle on what, if anything, state officials plan to propose to


BRIDGE

Weekly Quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: x9 8 5 uJ 9 8 6 3 vA 7 wK J 7 Your right-


Two women officers could vie to become Warren police chief

Test Feb. 27 to determine next Warren police chief A civil service test is scheduled for Feb 27


Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal


Ohio’s jobless rate inches downward

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s jobless rate showed slow and steady improvement in December,


Abolish legislature’s per diems

Opinion: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh: It’s pretty stunning to think that members of the Pennsylvania General


Submit information on Ash Wednesday

Submit information on Ash Wednesday Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday,


Inauguration Day marks rare intersection with King

Associated Press ATLANTA President Barack Obama plans to use a Bible that belonged to the Rev.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jonathan Pera, 30, of 8655 Youngstown-Salem Road,


CORYDON PALMER DENTAL SOCIETY | Programs

The dental society, celebrating its 100th anniversary, participates in programs focused on improving


Students prepare for Scholastic Art Awards at YSU

Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University will host the 2013 Northeastern Ohio


WESTMINSTER COLLEGE Professor to give presentation about ICPC World Finals

Staff report New wilmington, pa. John Bonomo, associate professor of computer science, will


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