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Rene & eacute; Hrycak, Dominic Conti to wed in May
YOUNGSTOWN -- Gene and Karen Hrycak, 2247 Burma Drive, and Martin and Jeanne Conti, 544 S. Schenley
YSU BASKETBALL Victory could be on the Horizon for men Monday
Youngstown State plays at Wisconsin-Green Bay. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN -- The
INFORMATION If you go
GETTING THERE Most major airlines and a number of charter carriers service McCarran International
Allow time for checks at airport
Even shoes and bottled drinks undergo inspection. Once again, airline travelers should plan to
SIDELIGHTS For all seniors
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:
KEYSTONE CLIPS Donation to MERP will benefit kids
The Medical Equipment Recycling Program (MERP) run by the UPMC Horizon Foundation deals primarily in
COLUMBIANA -- A little over 20 years ago Ginny and Dick Younger had a plan.
COLUMBIANA -- A little over 20 years ago Ginny and Dick Younger had a plan. "We planned on having
Berlin-Ague wedding date set for April 20
GIRARD -- Donald and Peggy Berlin, 911 Keefer Road, are announcing plans for the upcoming wedding of
Accident hurts two; patrol suspects alcohol
Accident hurts two; patrol suspects alcohol BROOKFIELD -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol suspects
Theiss-King engagement is made known
ELLAVILLE, Ga. -- David and Lois Theiss of Ellaville are announcing the engagement of their
ICE HOCKEY Poland tied, 6-6, by Hoover on Bush's goal with :18 left
Robby Wyand and Brett Pitzulo had given the Bulldogs a 6-5 lead. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
LORDSTOWN Sidewalk funds to be sought
The village must provide 20 percent, or about $95,000, for the project. By DENISE DICK
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
WARREN FBI investigates how contracts were handled
A former city employee whom the FBI is investigating is accused of doing favors for the man who
BLACK HISTORY Schedule of events
Area Black History Month events: MAHONING COUNTY YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Friday: "First
Who's participating at the Leonardi Legacy concert:
Who's participating at the Leonardi Legacy concert: MASTERS OF CEREMONIES BILL BODINE Hometown:
The official guide to U.S. Route 6 in Pa.
The official guide to U.S. Route 6 in Pa. U.S. Route 6 across Pennsylvania's northern tier is
Thompson-Knapp wedding planned at St. Columba
BOARDMAN -- The engagement of Jeanette Thompson, 1879 San Remo Drive, Columbus, and Randall Knapp of
YOUNGSTOWN Read-in focuses on black writers
This is the second annual black read-in program. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
BOYS BASKETBALL Campbell boys topple South Range for victory
CAMPBELL -- Terrell Harris hit for 24 points, while Anthony Wright scored 12 points and added 15
With 7 runners-up, W. Branch is mat king
EAST LIVERPOOL -- West Branch High failed to win an individual title but managed to produce seven
Sept. 11 speaker
Sept. 11 speaker YOUNGSTOWN -- A local minister who served as a chaplain at the Pentagon after the
Family dinner marks Hardesty 50th jubilee
BESSEMER, Pa. -- Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leonard Hardesty of Bessemer were honored Dec. 29 at a family
LAWRENCE COUNTY Campground owner: Room tax would boost the tourist agency
The proposal would bring in more than $60,000 to help the tourist promotion agency. By LAURE
GAME TIME NFL playoffs
Who: Patriots at Steelers. When: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. TV/radio: WKBN-27, WOIO-19, KDKA-2; WBBG-FM
LAURA STEFKO BRETT MILLER
LAURA STEFKO BRETT MILLER BOARDMAN -- St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park was the
ON THE MOVE Relocating pupils
UTaft Elementary School on the city's South Side will be demolished this summer and construction
LIBRARY SCHEDULE | Events planned for February
YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY "African American Folktales and Fun." Presented by Barbara
ROOM TAXES Across the state
Thirty-four Pennsylvania counties that have enacted room taxes on hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts
TRUMBULL DIVISION AHA to sponsor Heart Light Gala
Two area residents will be honored at the event. WARREN -- The Trumbull Division of the American
AUSTINTOWN Despite closings, retail market keeps growing
Township trustees are still optimistic about the economy and about continued commercial growth in
Preparing himself
Preparing himself Hubbard High graduate Brian Conklin has put on 40 pounds of muscle, allowing
Man missing from jail faces added time
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 54-year-old man who walked away from a work detail at the Mahoning County Minimum
AROUND THE NHL Saturday's other games
Rangers 6, Capitals 3 NEW YORK -- Radek Dvorak had two goals, and Eric Lindros and Theo Fleury
Hicks-Liste wedding is set for May 11
HUBBARD -- Ralph and Sandra Hicks, 3206 Bell Wick Road, are announcing the engagement of their
TORONTO Canadians debate adopting the dollar
But the idea doesn't sit well with many. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR TORONTO -- Ask the average
CAREER PATHS
LAW BOARDMAN -- Chester Porembski, an attorney and a Youngstown native, has been promoted to vice
COURTS
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis TEMPORARY REOPENING: Pete Kosap, a painter for Youngstown City
LANI SNIDERMAN STEVEN WEATHERHEAD
LANI SNIDERMAN STEVEN WEATHERHEAD HOWLAND -- The marriage of Lani Beth Sniderman and Steven
HOOPS Saturday's women's games
No. 3 Stanford 62, Arizona St 48 STANFORD, Calif. -- With everyone except Lindsey Yamasaki
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TUESDAY American Red Cross Austintown Donor Center, 57 Westchester Drive, noon to 7
All that Jazz
By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Arranging a musical tribute to the late Tony Leonardi was
SARA GREEN MICHAEL DEEM
SARA GREEN MICHAEL DEEM CANFIELD -- The wedding of Sara Elaine Green and Michael Robert Deem took
American servicewomen are Americans first and foremost
Opinion: While the U.S. Defense Department has backed away from its mandate that American female soldiers
COLLEGE HOOPS Saturday's women's games
No. 1 Connecticut 79, Boston College 56 STORRS, Conn. -- Sue Bird had 23 points and Asjha Jones
Parents announce Miller-Fisher wedding date
AUSTINTOWN -- The engagement of Lori M. Miller and Todd W. Fisher, 4472 Barrington Drive, is being
Petty officer accused of making porn videos
Petty officer accused of making porn videos NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. -- A Navy petty officer is
The Vindicator/Glenn D. Luther
The Vindicator/Glenn D. Luther WHO WANTS IT? Youngstown State's Jen Perugini (13) reaches for a
Forum Health Northside
Forum Health Northside Lisa L. West and Irvin Caraway, 960 Martin Luther King Blvd., #92,
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Lecture series looks at environment
The lectures will cover a wide range of topics related to the environment. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. --
Shelter volunteers
Shelter volunteers NEW CASTLE -- The Women's Shelter/Rape Crisis Center of Lawrence County will
Orthopedic clinic
Orthopedic clinic LISBON -- The Columbiana County Health Department will offer an orthopedic
AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township regular meeting, 7 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Canfield Township
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL YSU doomed by Dilling's shots with time expired
Beth Dilling's two free throws gave Loyola of Chicago a 58-57 win. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
AUSTINTOWN Cop's calling leads to a new beat
Baker's new CD, 'Land of Tigers,' is scheduled to be released in March. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
Miss McGahagan, Mr. Koontz set wedding date
AUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGahagan of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
FESTIVITIES
FESTIVITIES Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day on Feb. 2. Crowds are largest when it's on the
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP Route sought for sidewalk
Township trustees want a safe way for people to get to the complex. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Conklin beefs up for Cornhuskers
While playing basketball for Hubbard High several years ago, 6-foot-11, 190-pound Brian Conklin
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
SATURDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Marlington 47, Chaney 39 Poland 62, Niles 39
REGION
REGION Soft selling in hard times HOWLAND -- Dennis Hawkins of Prepaid Legal Services will speak
17th District Dems want sales tax on Nov. ballot
Opinion: 17th District Dems want sales tax on Nov. ballot EDITOR: The Mahoning County commissioners have
Santuccis observe 60th anniversary at family party
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Santucci of 735 Tudor Lane celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
SALEM State Street project set to begin soon
The project is intended to make driving in the city's east side commercial district safer. By
A mother, daughter tradition
By LAURA S. MEYN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Not every chick needs a guide to football to enjoy the
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Austintown Community Baseball -- Sign-ups for players ages five through 18 will be held
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go Celestial Seasonings is in Boulder, Colo. From Denver take I-25 north to
AROUND THE NBA Saturday's other games
Knicks 129, Bucks 127, 2OT MILWAUKEE -- Latrell Sprewell scored 31 of his 48 points in the fourth
WARREN Callier nets 42 against saddened Harding team
The Raiders lost their second straight game since Coach Frank Bubba died Thursday. By JOE SCALZO
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS REORGANIZATION Pupils get shuffled Officials, teachers prepare for relocations
Pupils across the city will be uprooted beginning next school year to make way for construction
Report: Singer had high level of alcohol in blood
Report: Singer had high level of alcohol in blood HONOLULU -- Stuart Adamson, lead singer and
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Jan. 27: TODAY VVA 135, Vietnam Veterans, at American Legion
AFC PREVIEW Patriots vs. Steelers
Records: New England is 12-5. Pittsburgh is 14-3. Series record: Steelers lead 12-5. Last
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner 1961-62 Titans were among finest
It was a "dream team" of college basketball, perhaps one of the finest in the storied program at
VIENNA Man thanks rescue squad for his life
Part-time paramedics and EMTs use their training to prevent car-accident injuries from getting
Congressional redistricting demands regional approach
Opinion: Mahoning County commissioners should not rush to judgment about the redrawn boundaries for Ohio's
Safer homes for seniors
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT or those 65 or older, a little slip can easily lead
The marketing battle for customers does not end at the store entrance anymore. Increasingly, it is
The marketing battle for customers does not end at the store entrance anymore. Increasingly, it is
COLORADO Factory tours taunt senses
Great care is taken to prevent the tea leaves from being contaminated. By LAURIE M. FISHER
RANDI CHUDAKOFF SCOTT NAGEL
RANDI CHUDAKOFF SCOTT NAGEL YOUNGSTOWN -- Living in Cincinnati after a honeymoon cruise to the
Michele Ventura to be bride of Jason Wodogaza
NILES -- Announcement is being made by Sam and Wanda Ventura, 404 Lincoln Way, of the upcoming
Protesters rally outside clinic before a Mass
About 100 people march along Market Street in Boardman to voice their opposition to abortion during
TOP 10
TOP 10 Tourism counts International tourism receipts (in millions) as a share of GDP in 1999 in
Sarah Gomori to be bride of Brian Donnelly
BOARDMAN -- Robert and Jane Gomori, 1456 Turnberry Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA George Jr. Republic 99, Warren Harding 72 Ursuline
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple MAT WARRIORS: Fitch's Joe Murray, top, holds down Bill Kembel of
READY FOR THE MOVE: Harry Evans, maintenance supervisor for Youngstown City Schools, left, and Tony
READY FOR THE MOVE: Harry Evans, maintenance supervisor for Youngstown City Schools, left, and Tony
'SKIPPING CHRISTMAS' Holiday hiatus
By JULIE A. WAGNER VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham (Doubleday,
CAMPAIGN 2002 Dems endorse Hagan
Democratic leaders would like an Akron congressman to run for state auditor or treasurer. By JEFF
Lora Klinich, H.B. Lambert III to be married
HUBBARD -- The engagement of Lora Lynn Klinich and Hobert Benton Lambert III, both of 138 Church
AREA COLLEGE BASKETBALL Slippery Rock edges Shippensburg; Mount Union loses
South Range graduate Robin Thayer scored 15 points to help Westminster defeat Grove City.
Family dinner is held in celebration of Patris' 62nd wedding anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- The 62nd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Patri, 2471 Arrowae Drive, was
Julia Driscoll to be bride of Douglas Elmore
YOUNGSTOWN -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Julia Ann Driscoll, 3722 N.
Browns have more fans than Steelers Fanfare:
Browns have more fans than Steelers Fanfare: Who has better fans? The Browns or the Steelers?
'TISHOMINGO BLUES' | A review Elmore Leonard's 38th has the formula for success
The author excels at slick dialogue and unique details. By BOB HOOVER PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
hBook delves into nationalist conflicts
hBook delves into nationalist conflicts Joshua Searle-White, who teaches in the psychology
Giving football a female touch
Football trivia and recipes are included in the guide. By LAURA S. MEYN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
SENIOR CITIZENS
BROWNLEE WOODS Brownlee Woods Seniors will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Community
VETERANS
VETERANS Free flu shots BEAVER FALLS, Pa. -- The Mobile Outreach Team from the Veterans Affairs
'Burgh goes for the glory today
Today should be a glorious one for Pittsburgh sports fans. The feelings will be mixed in
SHARON Officials develop housing project for abuse victims
The city helped secure a state grant that will cover half of the project cost. By HAROLD GWIN
WARREN FBI is investigating how some contracts were handled
A former city employee whom the FBI is investigating is accused of doing favors for the man who
MUSEUMS Area attractions
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Far From Home:
Royal Palm Crown is 1st black-owned resort
Royal Palm Crown is 1st black-owned resort A long time in coming, the Royal Palm Crowne Plaza
GIRLS BASKETBALL Howland topples Canfield
The Tigers and Poland lead the Metro Athletic Conference race. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
Robber hits Bank One
Robber hits Bank One LIBERTY -- A man brandishing a handgun robbed Bank One, 3999 Belmont Ave.,
SUPERMARKETS POP life: Study emphasizes gains from in-store ads
Companies are advertising more heavily in stores because that's where most buying decisions are
YOUNGSTOWN AREA Lowellville man will take command of veterans council
The United Veterans Council will recognize Canfield residents as Veteran of the Year and Citizen of
PALL MALL, TENN. Home honors life of war hero
Sgt. York put his hunting skills to use in World War I. By CATHY SECKMAN VINDICATOR