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Stories published January 19, 2014

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49ers fall to Seattle in NFC championship game

49ers fall to Seattle in NFC championship game.


Mahoning land bank eyes blighted houses

Mahoning land bank eyes blighted houses YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Land Bank is looking to


Speakers at New Bethel honor Dr. King

Speakers at New Bethel honor Dr. King YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to usher in


Kelly Repasky | Mark Nemergut

YOUNGSTOWN Kelly Repasky and Mark Nemergut were united in marriage in an afternoon ceremony July 6

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Jacquelyn Iudiciani | Nathanael Bibb

SAN DIEGO An intimate beach ceremony and reception took place Sept. 20 at the Mission Beach

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Mary Phillips | Richard Cook

LAS VEGAS Mary G. Phillips of Austintown and Richard W. Cook of Canfield exchanged wedding vows

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Rachel Hardenbrook | David Reeder

WEST CHESTER, OHIO Rachel Lynn Hardenbrook and David Jonathan Edwin Reeder exchanged vows Nov. 23

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


Winter garden seminar promises colorful topics

Men’s Garden Club plans colorful seminar topics.


MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 of Poland will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Poland Masonic Temple. Lynn Clark


SENIOR CITIZENS

Girard Oldtimers will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Lamancusa Tavern, 15 S. Davis St., Girard.


Church will host 4th memorial chili cook-off

The 4th annual Sue Hernan Memorial Chili Cook-Off will take place Jan. 26 at Boardman UMC.


HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Norris E. Wingo

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Norris E. Wingo HONOREE Residence: Youngstown. Date of birth: Jan. 16,

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GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. to plan the programs for 2014. Hostess is Dorothy


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Shriners’ fundraiser will be a beer taste

Shriners’ fundraiser will be a beer taste NORTH LIMA The Youngstown Shrine Club, in conjunction


Learn bird idenfitication basics from Mahoning Valley Audubon Society

The Mahoning Valley Audubon Society invites the public to “Bird Identification” at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on state Route 46, presented by Jeff Harvey, local Audubon chapter president.


Pennsylvania's winter birds topic of program at Munnell Farm

The Mercer County Conservation District will host a program from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 to teach participants about the many winter birds that call Pennsylvania home.


YSU motors over Detroit

DJ Cole had career-highs with 22 points and four 3-pointers.


MLK still impacts their lives, Youngstown students say

A group of seventh, eighth and ninth graders talked about Dr. King’s effect on their lives


Barnes’ Penguins on roll

Heidi Schlegel scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds for the Penguins.


Boardman’s Vallos enjoying Broncos’ playoff run

Boardman High graduate Steve Vallos has played for five different teams over his seven-year NFL career.


French metalworkers support unionization vote at Vallourec Star

By BURTON SPEAKMAN news@vindy.com GIRARD Since Vallourec took ownership of its facility in


YSU forum explores music in video games

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Even though few at the time could have envisioned


Harding heats up vs. Niles to halt two-game slide

It was Harding which found its shooting groove, and the result was a74-47 win for the Raiders (7-5).


Vintage cycles on display at Packard Museum

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN To walk through the display of antique and classic


Jacked ‘Jacks pounce early on Phantoms

Youngstown dropped its 12th of 13 games


Girard fourth at Howland Invitational

Girard’s three champions were Zane Chase at 132 pounds, Ed Sigurani at 138, and Nick Cardiero at 170.


CHILLIN’ for Special Olympics at Mosquito

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CORTLAND Polar bears would have felt right at home


Weathersfield, Niles firefighters battle titanium blaze

Firefighters had to use salt, instead of water, to battle a titanium fire.


Officials ID body of woman found in car in mall parking lot

Staff report BOARDMAN A woman found dead in a locked SUV parked behind Southern Park Mall on


Warren roots defined Fox News chief Roger Ailes

In this Sept. 2011 photo released by 2MK Studio/Fox News, Fox News chairman-CEO Roger Ailes speaks at a 15-year anniversary party for employees at Chelsea Piers in New York. Author Gabriel Sherman writes in “The Loudest Voice in the Room/"How the brilliant, bombastic Roger Ailes built Fox News — and divided a country": Warren is central to understanding Ailes. In the 1940s and ’50s when he grew up, Warren was thriving and presented an idyllic face of post-war American prosperity. Ailes imbibed the values and the frustrations of Americans who live in heartland towns like Warren.”


NYC attractions beckon visitors

By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK The Super Bowl will be played in New Jersey, but


record reviews

Jennifer Nettles Album: “That Girl” (Mercury Nashville) Grade: B+ As lead singer in the


List of winners

A complete list of winners at Saturday’s 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards: MOVIES Actor:


BUSINESS DIGEST || Winter showcase

Winter showcase COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Winter Business


SolarCity turning to investors for cash

Associated Press NEW YORK Solar panel installer SolarCity is turning to retail investors for


7 ways to save money on gym membership

Joining a gym is an investment in your health, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to trim the


Vegas-Youngstown connection: 3-D printing making its mark

Editorial: Judging by the exuberant buzz over 3-D printing at this month’s national Consumer Electronics Show


career paths & limelight

Insurance John S. Judin joined the Cleveland regional office of marketing agency


Google laying foundation for future of homes

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO When our Internet-connected gadgets and home appliances all learn


A chance to kiss mayor’s claddagh

Opinion: The moment Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally announced that he was launching a meet-and-greet with


NFL news and notes | Around the league

Browns: Former Cleveland offensive coordinator Norv Turner has wrapped up his deal to become the new


‘Hustle’ wins top SAG award

Associated Press LOS ANGELES “American Hustle” won the Screen Actors Guild award for outstanding


Frieda’s— A beacon for Jazz

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN IT’S A FRIDAY EVENING IN FRIEDA’S LOUNGE, and a

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Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. On Christmas Eve, I was sitting on the sofa with my wife enjoying the Christmas tree. I recalled


New mayor confronts reality of Youngstown’s bleak budget

Editorial: Just days after he was sworn into office, Mayor John A. McNally was confronted with a reality that


The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Youngstown on Jan. 29 for a performance at Covelli Centre.

The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Youngstown on Jan. 29 for a performance at Covelli Centre.


Hershey takes on Nutella

Associated Press NEW YORK Americans apparently like smearing their foods with chocolatey


Voters back new Egypt constitution

Associated Press CAIRO Almost everyone who cast ballots supported Egypt’s new constitution in


area bowling scores

AMRON LANES ISRI Investment Seniors — John Dasen 247-660, Frank Tondo 211-607, Bob Gresh 222-604,


MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


Syrian opposition to attend peace talks

Associated Press ISTANBUL The main, Western-backed Syrian opposition group voted Saturday in


And the award goes to ... YOU, if you win our ... BEST OF FILM CONTEST

SEND BALLOT AND YOUR INFO TO: FILM CONTEST, THE VINDICATOR, P.O. BOX 780, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44501


49ers, Seahawks just belong in NFC title game

From the first kickoff back in September, the 49ers and Seahawks seemed destined to meet for the NFC title.


Report: NASCAR considers radical changes to Chase

A 16-driver championship field that would be whittled down to create a winner-take-all season finale is among radical changes reportedly being considered by NASCAR.


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2014. There are 346 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Columbiana County Educational Service Center Governing Board, reorganizational and


Puskas: How low can Browns’ credibility go?

As bad as Cleveland has been on the field, it’s managed to look worse off it.


Gay protester detained at relay

A gay Russian protester was detained on Saturday for unfurling a rainbow flag during the Olympic torch relay.


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Randall Morocco et al v. Ronald Wisnith et al,


Is security in jeopardy?

Associated Press WASHINGTON At what point do breakdowns in discipline put the country’s nuclear


METRO DIGEST || Bar fight downtown

Bar fight downtown YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old Bedford woman was arrested early Saturday and


US marshals arrest suspect in homicide case in Cleveland

Associated Press CLEVELAND U.S. marshals say they have arrested a 23-year-old man wanted by


Goldberg presses Olympic bid

Downhill racer Jared Goldberg pressed his claim Saturday for a spot on the four-man United States team in the glamor event of the Sochi Olympics.


births

births ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER Danielle Dean and Edward Fuller, Cortland, boy, Jan. 16.


Decision to close public library was made after much thought

Opinion: Decision to close public library was made after much thought Recently the Mahoning Val- ley was


Hopes fading for US families affected by Russia’s adoption ban

Associated Press NEW YORK A year after Russia imposed a ban on adoptions by Americans, some


Miami University of Ohio strives to achieve elite reputation

Associated Press OXFORD, Ohio A public university in southwest Ohio seeking to be considered


Mayor: Christie aides tied Sandy funds to project

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. The Christie administration withheld millions of dollars in


Tickled by Ted

Opinion: On our many weekend road trips, the sounds of Avett Brothers, Springsteen and Langhorne Slim are apt


Teen gets 15 years in store robbery

A 19-year-old got a 15-year federal prison term in an armed Farrell convenience store robbery.


Reed shoots third straight 63 in Humana Challenge

Jason Kokrak shot a third-round 73 and missed the cut


Another grudge match for future Hall of Famers

Only one of them can be the greatest.


EIU’s Garoppolo helps East win Shrine game

Jimmy Garoppolo threw a short second-quarter touchdown pass and Nevin Lawson returned a fourth-quarter fumble 5 yards for another TD.


Serena out at Australian Open

Williams hadn’t lost a match since August.


Don’t be so critical of YSU football coach

Don’t be so critical of YSU football coach SPORTS EDITOR: It seems to me that the same point


Blood Drives

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


Team National wins NFLPA bowl

LSU’s J.C. Copeland scored two TDs in the victory.


Ex-Urban League official sentenced for fraud, ID theft

Associated Press COLUMBUS A former Columbus Urban League official has been sentenced to more


college basketball Other men’s games

Buffalo 71, Kent State 60 BUFFALO, N.Y. Will Regan scored 19 of 25 points in the second half,


Ruling on speed cameras due soon

Associated Press CINCINNATI A judge’s upcoming ruling in a lawsuit against a Cincinnati-area


Ex-jail guard charged in sex assaults on inmates

Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. A northeastern Pennsylvania county jail guard suspended from his


nhl | Saturday’s games

Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 3, SO BUFFALO, N.Y. Ryan Johansen scored the only goal in the shootout,


MILESTONES

MILESTONES Eagle SCOUT Max S. Morrow, son of Pat and Cheryl Thompson-Morrow of Boardman,


Mooney to celebrate 22nd hall of fame event

Mooney to celebrate 22nd hall of fame event YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High will celebrate its


Man convicted of murderSFlbin killing at Burger King

Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio A jury has convicted a man of aggravated murder in an


Pa. taking over probe of allegations of abuse by friar

Associated Press EBENSBURG, Pa. The state attorney general’s office is taking over the


Illinois meat packer recalls about 67,000 pounds of ham

Staff report WASHINGTON An Illinois meat-packing company is recalling 67,113 pounds of sliced,