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MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond O'Flaherty, 34, of 365 W. Indiana Ave., Sebring, and

Sfara Bruno subject of criminal tax probe

The lawyer underestimated her net worth by more than $1 million, the government alleges. By

Ohio is ranked sixth in the nation for the average number of female-owned companies. Pennsylvania

Traficant ex-staffer, contractor indicted

The congressman said he will object if jurors aren't drawn from his district. By PATRICIA MEADE

Wilson nips Chaney

Wilson nips Chaney Chaney's rally came too late as Wilson hung on for a 55-52 victory in a City

CITY BASKETBALL Wilson braves Chaney comeback

The Cowboys rallied for 16 points in the final 3:12, but Wilson braced to escape with 55-52 win.

ERNIE BROWN JR. Lincoln's proclamation made slavery an issue

Jan. 1 began a new year in the 21st century, but that date also was a milestone in this country's

Civic center board

Civic center board Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelvey and city council are putting the kibosh on

Everything didn't come up roses in Pasadena

Opinion: The folks who think California is already over-populated probably loved Thursday night's Rose Bowl

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XA meeting of the Mahoning Valley Diabetic Association will be held at 2 p.m. Friday

Joni B. Gamble to be bride of Matthew Campbell

COLUMBIANA -- Juanita and Robert Gamble of Richards Avenue are announcing plans for the upcoming

WEDDING Q &amp; amp;A

Q: We are getting married in a different state from where my family is. Very few members of my

Religious studies

Religious studies Throughout the nation, 643 colleges and universities are affiliated with a

TRAFICANT CASE Ex-staffer, contractor indicted

The congressman said he will object if jurors aren't drawn from his district. By PATRICIA MEADE

YSU BASKETBALL Today's games

WOMEN Who: YSU (3-8, 0-1) vs. Butler (1-12, 0-3). When: 5:15 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center. The

Block watches receive phones

Ten city block watches now have the phones to make calling 911 easier. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

Powell-Devine engagement is announced

SALEM -- Announced by Lois and Paul Wagner, 238 Ohio Ave., Salem, is the engagement of their

Officer: Hockey father admitted being in fight

Officer: Hockey father admitted being in fight CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- A police officer testified

LTV Workers' comp must take over employees' claims

Injured LTV workers and their families will be getting their workers' compensation benefits from the

REGION

REGION LTV will auction off Cleveland and Ind. mills CLEVELAND -- LTV Corp. will conduct an

Motorcycle exhibit to go on without Harley

Museum officials hope to reschedule the display. WARREN -- Clark Gable's 1938 "Knuckle Head"

Fear and loathing in Las Vegas

Opinion: The grim discovery that the victim of a hit-and-run driver in Las Vegas was subsequently robbed by

SHARON Winner is trying to meet deadline to fix up old plant

The state has given Winner until March 7 to complete terms of a grant agreement providing $7 million

CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Thirteen Slippery Rock University students, including four from the

Robbers injure victim

Robbers injure victim YOUNGSTOWN -- A 24-year-old man was treated for facial cuts and swelling

WARREN Motorcycle exhibit to go on without Harley

Museum officials hope to reschedule the display. WARREN -- Clark Gable's 1938 "Knuckle Head"

Just as water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another.

Just as water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another. Proverbs 27:19

POLICE BLOTTER Poland

Summary of police activity: Dec. 19 Suspension: A 29-year-old Youngstown man was arrested on

Official seeks reduction in management

Girard can't afford its administrative staff, the finance chairwoman says. By TIM YOVICH

YOUNGSTOWN Block watches receive phones

Ten city block watches now have the phones to make calling 911 easier. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

GIRARD Official seeks reduction in management

Girard can't afford its administrative staff, the finance chairwoman says. By TIM YOVICH

BOARDMAN ATTORNEY Sfara Bruno is subject of criminal tax probe

The lawyer underestimated her net worth by more than $1 million, the government alleges. By

FRANKFORT, KY. 2 Valley men lose burglary appeals

The men were convicted of committing the largest art theft in Kentucky history. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

Teen pleads guilty in shootout slaying

The 16-year-old was in a gunfight near The Rayen School last summer. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

PREP BASKETBALL Red Dragons show rust

Poland took an early lead and held off Niles 56-46. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

NFL RIVALS ARE READY

NFL RIVALS ARE READY Associated Press GEARING UP: Cleveland Browns quarterback Kelly Holcomb,

SVC Fitch rallies, but Spartans hold on

Mike Finamore's game-winning foul shot for Boardman spoiled the Falcons' comeback. By JOHN KOVACH

SHERYL SCARNECCHIA TIMOTHY LUMAN

SHERYL SCARNECCHIA TIMOTHY LUMAN NILES -- Sheryl Lyn Scarnecchia of 1688 Rosalyn Circle, Mineral

PENNSYLVANIA Slippery Rock wins sloppy MCAC game

The Rockets took an early lead en route to a 54-35 victory. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR

2 Valley men lose burglary appeals

The men were convicted of committing the largest art theft in Kentucky history. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

WARREN Police, safety director clash

The director said he thinks a few officers have problems with him because he is black. By PEGGY

Steelers duo goes for 1,000

Steelers duo goes for 1,000 Never in the 69-year history of the Pittsburgh Steelers has the team

YOUNGSTOWN Teen pleads guilty in shootout slaying

The 16-year-old was in a gunfight near The Rayen School last summer. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

ROBOTICS Harding students prepare for competition

Harding is again teaming up with engineers from Delphi Packard. WARREN -- Harding High School's

MINERAL RIDGE Rams still atop ICL standings

Ridge beat Mathews 63-53 to stay unbeaten in the conference. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR

Schools reach delicate balance in teaching about religion

Constitutionally, faiths may be taught about but not promoted in public schools. By VALERIE

TAMI PICHITINO ARTHUR VOLPINI

TAMI PICHITINO ARTHUR VOLPINI POLAND -- Tami Marie Pichitino and Arthur Dominic Volpini, both of

U.S. SCHOOLS School disciplinarians play heavy on the job

Learning to handle being a school disciplinarian is often done on the job, not through formal

Ballard-Letlow wedding date to be May 26

YOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Dawnielle Monique Ballard, 3309 Glenwood Ave., and Tracy Devin

SCORES, SUMMARIES AND SCHEDULES

BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES AREA Wilson 55, Chaney 52 Cleveland Benedictine 74, Rayen 47

Girard board takes case to court

The state Supreme Court will decide in about a month if it will take the case, court officials said.

TAC Early deficit dooms N. Falls

Brookfield used a balanced attack to defeat Girard. NEWTON FALLS -- The LaBrae High School

Julie Vaughan, Marc Paulenich are engaged

Announcement is being made of the engagement of Julie Ann Vaughan, 211 S. Mercer St., Bowling Green,

SHARON Library project receives Pa. grant

The deterioration of the library parking deck prompted the request for state help. By HAROLD GWIN

HUBBARD City and township will get emergency response unit

HUBBARD -- A medical emergency response unit is being formed to serve the city and township.

Ruling on Vieques inflames Sharpton

Ruling on Vieques inflames Sharpton NEW YORK -- The Rev. Al Sharpton said he's willing to go back

YOUNGSTOWN Council to stem civic center's legal bills

The mayor wonders why the board failed to keep legal spending in line with the budget it had. By

Tressel to speak

Tressel to speak BOARDMAN -- Jim Tressel, head coach of Ohio State University's football team,

BOYS ICL/TCL ROUNDUP Kirk leads S. Range past Rockets 67-39

Sebring remains unbeaten in the Tri-County League after a win over Columbiana. NORTH LIMA -- Matt

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

The following people were indicted this week by a Mahoning County grand jury: Jawan Bishop

SALEM School has temporary fix to parking lot problems

The school district wants to expand the parking lot eventually. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

Students prepare for robotics competition

Harding is again teaming up with engineers from Delphi Packard. WARREN -- Harding High School's

Ministry seminar

Ministry seminar WARREN -- M. Wayne Benson will be the keynote speaker when First Assembly of God

School has temporary parking lot fix

The school district wants to expand the parking lot eventually. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

After hard trip, baby arrives on holiday

YOUNGSTOWN -- Dominic Francis O'Brien was not the first baby born in the Mahoning Valley in 2002,

BERLIN CENTER -- Justin Vayner hit six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points to lead visiting

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Shawn and Charlotte Mayes, 561 Cameron Ave., Youngstown, boy, Jan.

BRACEVILLE Arsenic level forces change in source for water

The arsenic is presumed to be natural, the EPA said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st-Glorys Potential(Irvine)11.004.402.60 Levi Sahbra(D

TRUMBULL COUNTY Program reduces food cost at jail

Two county commissioners were skeptical that the jail saved so much money buying food from state

AKRON Pros get licenses to teach

The alternative licensure program could help ease a critical shortage of classroom teachers. AKRON

YOUNGSTOWN Leaders emerging in YSU program

The Emerging Leader Program is offered free to YSU students. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF

Council stems civic center's legal bills

The mayor wonders why the board failed to keep legal spending in line with the budget it had. By

Hubbard wastes hot start in loss to Badger

The Braves got solid games from their underclassmen. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Nine denominations take a step toward unity

By JANE LAMPMAN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR As Americans share a more intense awareness of the

GIRARD SCHOOLS Board takes case to court

The state Supreme Court will decide in about a month if it will take the case, court officials said.

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT In a story published Thursday announcing the Youngstown Maennerchor's 139th

Young-Mirich wedding date to be Feb. 2

Plans are being revealed for the wedding of Cassandra Alaine Young, 3550 E. Western Reserve Road,

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