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Officials contest fines related to plants

The county would rather invest in its treatment plants than pay fines to the EPA. By DEBORA

Downtown revitalization plan ready

Ordinances will concern diagonal parking, residential use and business incentives. By PETER H.

NOTEBOOK | On and off the court

Distracting dad: Sitting in the stands, Yuri Sharapov is an animated, ever-moving figure. His

YSU

YSU Football YOUNGSTOWN -- A National Signing Day edition of "Penguin Playbook with Coach Jon

In Middle East, democracy becomes fundamental(ist)

Editorial: Sometimes, democracy isn't all it's cracked up to be. The Palestinian territories of Gaza and the

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday The Lakeview Local Board of Education, special session, 8:30 a.m., in the Cortland

Islanders edge Pens 4-3 in shootout final

New York's Miroslav Satan was the only player to score in the shootout. UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) --

"This will be the beginning of a new Palestinian political life."

Opinion: "This will be the beginning of a new Palestinian political life." Saeb Erekat A Palestinian

Ohio, 19 others are vying for plant

The plant would generate 250 permanent jobs. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS

REVIEW 'Big Momma's House 2': Action flick? Comedy? Horror? It's hard to define

Lawrence is both grotesque and somewhat endearing. By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP MOVIE CRITIC Here's

HELOISE Camper sticks to handy duct tape whenever he gets into any trouble

Dear Heloise: On a camping/hunting trip, I discovered several uses for duct tape. After unexpectedly

Strickland: Fisher is great leader

The Ohio GOP chair said the move shows 'Democrats are stuck in the past.' By DAVID SKOLNICK

Blast caused by stove baffles fire department

The fire was cooling down when the explosion happened. CANFIELD -- Cast-iron wood-burning stoves

Township to kick off cleanup on Earth Day

Other events include street sweeping and an appliance drop off day. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Duke rebounds against Hokies, 80-67

J.J. Redick and Sheldon Williams led the No. 2 ranked Blue Devils. BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- J.J.

Kiwanis Club teams up with local girls school

The club sees the arrangement as a good way to get involved in the city schools. By HAROLD GWIN

OSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Davenport sets pace in Buckeyes' victory

She became the career blocked shots leader in a 73-46 win over Wisconsin. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio

Make the necessary fixes

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: The clock is ticking toward a Feb. 3 deadline for Congress to renew the Patriot

Porter gives media lesson

The outspoken LB doesn't want to hear that the Steelers are America's team. By TOM WILLIAMS

Harvick may switch after 2006

He's with Richard Childress Racing now, but may consider Toyota in 2007. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --

National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA

NBA ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

Suns 107, Heat 98 MIAMI -- Raja Bell scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 21 points and 14 assists,

Man pleads guilty to threatening judge

Prosecutors will recommend a four-year prison sentence. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF

Pittsburgh band gets record deal with Rust

The band's first single, 'Hillbilly Way,' will be released in March. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT

Arena Football League

Arena Football League At A Glance By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE Central

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 10

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. NOT AN ENDORSEMENT: State Rep.

Democrats fried their brains, now live in a fantasy world

Opinion: Democrats fried their brains, now live in a fantasy world EDITOR: I am in awe of Democrats. One

Australian Open

Australian Open Thursday At Melbourne, Australia Purse: $14.6 million (Grand Slam) Surface:

Rock-Off finals to feature bands from the Valley

A panel of nine judges critiques the bands. By SUSAN BENDER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CLEVELAND

Outcomeunnerves the world

Hamas won a clear victory in Wednesday's vote, capturing 76 of the 132 seats. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

Hackett gets jitters at school presentation

The Senate candidate is campaigning in the Mahoning Valley. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Grant scores 29 points as Ursuline tops Rayen

The Penn State-bound standout also had 10 rebounds. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

Teen hurt when wood-burner explodes

The 15-year-old boy is recovering after a freak explosion. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF

Man pleads guilty in Warren burglaries

WARREN -- A 35-year-old Warren man pleaded guilty to numerous charges related to burglaries at two

"Battlestar Galactica" (10 p.m., Sci Fi): In the latest episode of "Battlestar Galactica," our

Funds available for heating help

People who have used up their help should apply again, an official said. By D.A. WILKINSON

Hafner glad that Crisp is staying

Manager Eric Wedge was unhappy about the trade rumors. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

U.S. releases Iraqi women; 2 soldiers killed in attacks

The fate of four other female detainees was not immediately clear. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The U.S.

Ex-resident supervisor guilty of sexual battery

A Willoughby woman said she and Vaughn had consensual sex in a staff restroom. By ED RUNYAN

Farm bureau makes donations to organizations

YOUNGSTOWN -- In honor of national "Food Check-Out Week," which begins Sunday, Mahoning County Farm

BASEBALL

BASEBALL National League CHICAGO CUBS--Named Carmelo Martinez manager and Kevin Green hitting

YSU business college sets two open-house sessions

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University will

PUBLIC LIBRARY Administrative raises

The trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County extended the contract of

St. Anthony seats new slate of officers

STRUTHERS -- Officers were installed for 2006 when members of St. Anthony Auxiliary met for their

Today is Friday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2006. There are 338 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2006. There are 338 days left in the year. On this date in

Federal funds aid in cost of facility

LISBON -- Columbiana County will get $250,000 in federal funds to help pay for a proposed new county

MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES

MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY, 7 P.M. 1st--Red At Morn, D. Parker, 115; Stir the Mix, J. Davila,

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Christopher and Lisa Lumsden, Columbiana, girl, Jan. 25. Forum

HITTING THE ROAD

Hitting the road It's been two months since the Mahoning Valley Phantoms have left the state of

Music teachers plan recital at the Butler

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present their students in a recital to be

Practically perfect

The movie is respectful of kids' intelligence -- and that of adults, too. By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT

One teen sentenced, one bound over in robbery

WARREN -- A juvenile has been bound over to a Trumbull County grand jury as an adult on a robbery

Missed shots doom YSU

UW-Milwaukee came out on top, 78-70. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN --

Columbiana wins 11th straight

The Clippers rolled past Southern 73-16 to keep pace with Crestview. COLUMBIANA -- Columbiana

'BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2'

'BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2' Grade: D Director: John Whitesell. Running time: 102 minutes. Rating:

Area educators respond to governor's proposals

Some local superintendents said kids don't need any more state testing. By HAROLD GWIN

Surplus Food

Surplus Food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30

Hennessy loves headstrong heroine

The actress admits she's really proud of the show. NEW YORK (AP) -- In no particular order, here

ROUNDUP Thursday's other games

Hurricanes 5, Thrashers 1 ATLANTA -- Niclas Wallin scored on a deflection 16 seconds into the

Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball EAST Buffalo 70, Ohio 51 Cent. Connecticut St. 57, Wagner 40 Fairleigh

Budget deficit may reach $400B

Critics contend President Bush routinely plays games with the budget. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

Woman reports telephone scam

AUSTINTOWN -- A 20-year-old township woman was tricked into giving her bank account information to

Winfrey confronts author

Two weeks earlier, Winfrey defended him on television. NEW YORK (AP) -- In a stunning switch from

Playoffs are on Wedge's mind

After a rough final week in 2005, the Tribe is thinking big in 2006. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR

PBA-Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Classic

PBA-Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Classic At Lightning Strikes Trussville, Ala. Round of 64,

Re-election feeds political corruption

Opinion: The Jack Abramoff scandal has put political corruption front and center in Washington but this

NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday,Feb 5th. SuperBowl XL Pittsburgh4Seattle College

Bono pushes to fight AIDS

Bono pushes to fight AIDS DAVOS, Switzerland -- Bono unveiled a new push to fight HIV and AIDS in

Odors coming from upstairs are downright disgusting

Dear Annie: Never in a million years did I think I would be writing to an advice column, but here I

Memorial service set for retired police dog

NORTH LIMA -- A memorial service open to the public is set for noon Saturday in the auditorium of

Montgomery gets a reality check in AG race

Opinion: A key reason Betty Montgomery drop-ped out of the gubernatorial race was because she needed to

Patrol probes auto accident that killed 2 MCCTC students

Both girls were juniors from West Branch High School. CANFIELD -- Educators at West Branch High

Officials work to secure funds to keep WRTA services

WRTA now pays about $22,000 to fill up the gas tanks of its 60 buses. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

South Range pulls out 50-47 win

Cindy Schuler's basket with eight seconds remaining beat Springfield. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR

104-year-old gives advice on longevity

She has lived through 19 presidents and five states' being admitted to the union. By TIM YOVICH

Phantoms hitting the road

Mahoning Valley embarks on a seven-game road swing beginning tonight. BOARDMAN -- It's been two

If commissioners oust him, Conti will contest

Conti says the charges and his pending removal are related to his friendship with the county

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Robert R. Patton, 214 Edna St., Poland vs. Cynthia A. Patton, 214

Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis may face Federer in championship

Maria Sharapova had harsh words for headline writers. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Look at what

Center of attention

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF ERENCE DIALS HAS A SPECIAL feeling about the Ohio State

LeSueur helping Seahawks prepare for Super Bowl tilt

He was called up three weeks ago to help Seattle's practice squad. DETROIT FREE PRESS KIRKLAND,

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Both vulnerable. North deals.

Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH Q 4 K 7 5 2 J 5 A Q J 10 8 WEST EAST 10 9 8 5

FEMALE SUSPECT NABBED IN MEXICO SERIAL KILLINGS

Female suspect nabbed in Mexico serial killings MEXICO CITY -- Juana Barraza, above, a suspect in

Officials OK funding for sewage treatment plant

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- State officials have approved $1 million in funding through the Water Supply and

Judge revokes probation after threat on officer

A 19-year-old man was sentenced for possessing crack cocaine. MERCER, Pa. -- A threat against a

Woman fights mugger

Woman fights mugger YOUNGSTOWN -- A 49-year-old South Avenue woman struggled to no avail with a

Resident wants action on bridge replacement

City officials are trying to secure additional funding for the project, one said. By VIRGINIA ROSS

Penguins fall at Loyola, despite second half rally

CHICAGO -- Senior Michelle Holmes scored a career-high 21 points and classmate Ashlee Russo added 17

Man faces charges after driving car into pond

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- A Youngstown man is accused of driving a stolen car into a pond. Arthur D. Jones,

FLORIDA CRASH Adoptive parents plan children's funerals

LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (AP) -- Barbara and Terry Mann were supposed to complete their adoption of a 20-

Bremer leads the parade of weasels

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Now, parading into view, here comes affable Jerry

Building plan still possible

The service union says financial woes are a revenue problem, not a cost problem. By WILLIAM K.

Dolsak leads McDonald to 68-32 win

The senior scored her 1,000th career point against Mineral Ridge. MCDONALD -- Amy Dolsak, a 6 foot

Council puts levy on hold

The law director said the issue cannot get on the ballot. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

With thong in cheek ...

Opinion: By TANYA BARRIENTOS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS I take back everything I've ever said about wanting

Officials delay decision on new voting machines

Commissioners had problems with the current voting system in 2004. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

GM reports quarter loss of $4.8 billion

GM still plans to cut 30,000 jobs as part of its strategy. DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp.,

'CHARMED' Making the effort matters

Another witchy woman learns the wires on the TV series. By BRIDGET BYRNE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS

1993 -- American Chad Rowan is awarded the highest rank in sumo wrestling, the ancient Japanese sport, making him the first foreign "yokozuna." The 6-foot-8, 455-pounder from Honolulu becomes the 64th

1993 -- American Chad Rowan is awarded the highest rank in sumo wrestling, the ancient Japanese

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