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For teens, it's, like, talking to the wall

Most of the competitors are more excited than nervous. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

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PERCY C. THORNTON JR., 60

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in New Bethel Baptist Church for Percy C. Thornton

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AGNES ABRAHAM, 79

CANFIELD -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Maron Church for Agnes Abraham, 79, of 4089

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Man convicted in death of 8-year-old witness

Man convicted in death of 8-year-old witness WATERBURY, Conn. -- A man was convicted of

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STATISTICS YSU men's basketball

PlayerGFG-FGAFG-FGAFT-FTAREBAVG.ASTPTSAVG. Craig Haese28124-28388-20860-64622.2552339614.1 Ryan

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THELMA SIMS, 81

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church for Thelma Sims,

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BETTY O'BRIEN, 74

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL Senior guard Zolciak leads team in steals

The Warren JFK grad will play in her fourth straight NCAA tournament for the Baldwin-Wallace women.


2 men arraigned in major drug case

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two men arrested in a drug raid earlier this week were arraigned Friday in Mahoning

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KENT STATE Controversy continues over computer courses

KSUTC plans to reinstate the course's for-credit status in April, a university official says. By

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ISLAM Valley Muslims renew faith as holy days begin

By LAURIE M. FISHER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Millions of Muslims are making the annual

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WARREN Consulting firm studies feasibility of CSC buyout

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The study, the first step in an employee buyout, should be done by


FISH ADVISORY Consumption guidelines

Ohio Department of Health recommends that fish caught in these local bodies of water be eaten in

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JERRY L. BELCHYK, 63

STRUTHERS -- There are no services are calling hours for Jerry L. Belchyk, 63, of 85 Poland Ave.,

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Appeals court: Certify Altiere

The elections board director was shocked by the ruling. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- The

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Chaney escapes furious Niles

Mooney hung on for a Division II tournament upset and will play the Cowboys next. By TOM WILLIAMS


Miss Deaf Ohio program

Miss Deaf Ohio program YOUNGSTOWN -- An all-day orientation for Miss Deaf Ohio Pageant contestants

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ELSIE L. DURSI Speaking out in unity demolishes oppression

The experience of traveling to Palermo, Italy, to study its renaissance is still instructing me.

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YSU alcohol, drug policy mulled

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University students violating campus alcohol and drug policies may

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MARIE J. TRIBBY, 79

KINSMAN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick Church, Kinsman, for Marie J. Tribby,

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The executive committee of the city's downtown development agency, the Youngstown Central Area

The executive committee of the city's downtown development agency, the Youngstown Central Area

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DAVID EUGENE SPIKER JR., 33

SALEM -- Services will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Salem Bible Methodist Church for David Eugene Spiker

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DIV. IV Badger rallies to beat Southington; JFK stops second-seeded Windham

Badger and Warren JFK will play each other in the district semifinal Tuesday. By SAL MARINO

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JOHN T. RAMOS, 78

HUBBARD -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Kelley-Robb Funeral Home, and at 11 a.m. in St.

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Taliban defies world by destroying ancient treasures

Opinion: Despite international efforts to stop the destruction, Afghanistan's ruling Taliban carried out its

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MEDIA

MEDIA New show YOUNGSTOWN -- The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is announcing a new series,

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KATHERINA MACINGA, 90

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown, and

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YOUNGSTOWN Jews to celebrate Purim with fun

Much about the celebration isn't politically correct, but it's all in fun, a rabbi said.

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YOUNGSTOWN Man heads to prison in investment scam

Charges against the defendant's wife were dropped as part of the deal. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


ERNIE BROWN JR. Column on blacks, Hispanics is way overdue

It's been said that a long journey begins with the first step. Today, The Vindicator begins such a

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TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket entries Patricia Darling vs. William Mamounis Sr., dismissed. Claudine

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RUSSELL B. GINTERT, 97

CORTLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Braceville United Methodist Church for Russell B.

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CURTIS CHARLES MCGHEE, 64

LISBON -- Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in First Christian Church for Curtis Charles

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EASTER Service listing

The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of Palm

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TRAFICANT Aide: GOP assignment would pose problems

The congressman can live without a committee assignment and still be effective, his spokesman said.


CLUB CALENDAR

AUXILIARIES XFlora MacDonald Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. March 10 at the home of Betty McIntyre.

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CHAMPION SCHOOLS Literacy initiatives pay off for pupils

The elementary school is looking for community volunteers to read to pupils. By AMANDA C. DAVIS

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BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Lisa Lapushansky and Billy Goshorn, 621 Poland Ave., Struthers,

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MARSHALL HALL JR., 18

MINERAL RIDGE -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fifth Avenue Community Church for Marshall

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Warren cops are injured

Warren cops are injured WARREN -- Two city police officers were taken to the hospital when a woman

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LECTURE 'Hope' focus

"Re-Thinking Youngstown: Choosing Hope" is the theme of the 2001 Schaff Lecture series in Youngstown

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No rest for U.S.

No rest for U.S. Rather than bask in the glow of their first World Cup qualifying victory over

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COLUMBIANA COUNTY Judge dismisses suit in gun death of teen

Sheriff's department officials were named in the suit but were later dropped. By NORMAN LEIGH

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Youngstown boy is shot in accident

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 15-year-old boy was treated at St. Elizabeth Health Center after being shot in the

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Coalition seeks to promote positive behavior in youths

SALEM -- A coalition of students, teachers, parents and others is forming to find ways to promote

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MILDRED S. WILSON, 87

NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Warren, for Mildred S. Wilson, 87,

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MAHONING VALLEY Some state lawmakers want to take a chance on gambling

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Some state legislators from the


PILLARS OF FAITH At a glance

Islam has five key components that called its five pillars: Faith: The declaration of faith is

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ALL-MID-CONTINENT CONFERENCE

COACHES POLL FIRST TEAM Craig Haese, Sr., Youngstown State Don Carlisle, Sr., IUPUI Raitis

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STATE WRESTLING MEET How local athletes fared

DIVISION I (Consolation quarterfinals) 112: James Phillips, Howland dec. Josh Fulton, Mentor

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PAUL A. SCHARRER, 89 MARGARET R. SCHARRER, 90

HUBBARD -- Private services were to be today at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home for Paul A. and Margaret

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MARGIE CULVER, 75

WARREN -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for Margie Culver, 75,

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Alcohol, drug policy mulled

Nearly 80 percent of colleges and universities nationwide notify parents when their children violate


DEATH RECORD

WILLIAMSON, Kirk, 45, of 415 E. 12th St., New York, N.Y. (Sterling-McCullough Williams, Warren).

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YOUNGSTOWN City, ADT Security team up to fight domestic violence

The free system has a device that sends police a silent alarm. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


Two Penguins land positions on All-Mid-Con men's teams

Craig Haese was a first-teamer, while Ryan Patton was an honorable mention. YOUNGSTOWN -- Craig

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Dog gives comfort to the bereaved

The dog is also in demand at local nursing homes, hospitals and schools. By HAROLD GWIN


COLLEGE BASKETBALL YSU is third seed in opening round of MCC tourney

The Penguins must defeat Oral Roberts a third time this season. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


Taking a new, fresh look at education in the Valley

Opinion: Public education in the United States has been going down hill for decades. Most people will tell

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INFANT TAYLOR PEACE

YOUNGSTOWN -- Graveside services were Friday at Belmont Park Cemetery for Taylor Peace, stillborn

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Health officials relax advisories on fish

YOUNGSTOWN -- Fish taken from Ohio waters are getting safer to eat if consumed in moderation, state

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Seeds E. Palestine, Columbiana fall

By GEORGE WELKER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SALEM -- In two boys basketball games that came down to

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REV. FATHER GREGORY BECKER Teaching of sacred images celebrated during Lent

Anyone who uses a Macintosh or Windows-based personal computer is familiar with an "icon." Point and

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ELVERDA R. SCHWEISS, 78

SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home for Elverda

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JOHN GRESKO, 78

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Monday in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for John Gresko,

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ABWA Charter chapter recognizes member at dinner meeting

Contributions to community and family leads to an honor for club member. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

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FACTS

FACTS Domestic violence Facts about domestic violence: One in two women and one in 22 men will

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YSU BASKETBALL Sunday

When: 8:15 p.m. Where: Mid-Continent Conference Tournament in Fort Wayne, Ind. The Coaches: The

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DOROTHY L. HUSTON, 76

NEWTON FALLS -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Pricetown United Methodist Church for Dorothy

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ROBERT E. VERBANIK, 75

WARREN -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home for Robert E. Verbanik, 75, of

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