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PREPS Sectional
BOYS Austintown Fitch 2710, Boardman 2571, Ursuline 2502, Girard 2476, Struthers 2473, Chaney
Buckeyes fall
Buckeyes fall Illinois made quick work of Ohio State for its 14th straight home victory, 76-57
LAWRENCE COUNTY PSU extension offers Web class for businesses
Participants will learn to create a Web page where customers can order and pay for goods and
Prediction: Semiconductors will stay 'hot'
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Intel co-founder Gordon E. Moore predicted Monday that the semiconductor
HUBBARD Schools get a channel on cable television
Students have already been filming interviews with senior citizens for documentaries. By TIM
A list of reasons why U.S. shouldn't invade Iraq
Opinion: A list of reasons why U.S. shouldn't invade Iraq EDITOR: As an otherwise proud citizen of the
BOYS TOURNAMENT DRAW Unbeaten Poland gets top Div. II seed
Newton Falls is the top Div. III seed at the Hubbard tournament. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT It
U.S. lawmakers lash out at allies
Some lawmakers said the actions of France, Germany and Belgium are threatening NATO's effectiveness.
Ice cream distribution
Ice cream distribution YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Community Food Center and Gleaners Food Bank
OHIO LEGISLATURE Planned closing of centers opposed
One lawmaker wants to know how officials decided which of the 12 developmental centers to close.
"People have to understand that inspections do take time. But if they work, it's a much better
Opinion: "People have to understand that inspections do take time. But if they work, it's a much better
DECORATING Careful planning yields ideal look
Match your paints and carpet to pre-chosen fabrics, rather than vice versa. KNIGHT RIDDER
NOTEBOOK From the NBA All-Star Game
Carter relents: In the end, Vince Carter decided that Michael Jordan deserved to start his final
Crossing hockey's border
The NHL has contributed to the growth of Mahoning Valley ice hockey. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
SUNDAY'S NBA ALL-STAR BOX
SUNDAY'S NBA ALL-STAR BOX WEST 155, EAST 145 WEST (155) -- Duncan 8-18 3-3 19, Garnett 17-24 3-3
PLANTING Perusing catalogs, gardeners sow seeds of content
While plants can be ordered online, for some gardeners, there's nothing like the ritual of leafing
Defendant gives reasons for holes in story
& lt;a href=mailto:cioffi@vindy.com & gt;By LAURE CIOFFI & lt;/a & gt; VINDICATOR
By REBECCA SLOAN
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HESE DAYS IT SEEMS AS THOUGH everyone's building a
LISBON Thanks to council, Eagles, cops will get defibrillators
The devices are used in cases of heart attack. LISBON -- The village police department has had
Buggies turn up missing
Buggies turn up missing GREENFORD -- Two black show buggies worth nearly $5,000 were reported
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times FOR FLITTING AROUND: Handpainted butterflies add a whimsical touch to a tiny bit
A path of most resistance
& lt;a href=mailto:scalzo@vindy.com & gt;By JOE SCALZO & lt;/a & gt; VINDICATOR
Court OKs execution of mentally ill inmate
Court OKs execution of mentally ill inmate LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- In the latest bizarre turn in a
MAHONING VALLEY Lessons on kids, seat belts
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Tears in their eyes, voices choked
AUSTINTOWN Schools budget
Some of the figures from the revised 2002-2003 Austintown schools budget, approved Monday: Carry-
TRUMBULL COUNTY Making top dollars
The 25 highest-paid county employees, their hourly wage and job title. Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk,
YOUNGSTOWN Panel snubs Federal Street project
The Issue 2 group put the downtown project on par with the paving of a road in Berlin or Bloomfield.
Schools chief will resign
The board cut $356,000 from this year's budget and expects to get several state grants. By IAN
NBA ALL-STAR GAME West wins; marks passing of guard
After his final shot at the end of the first overtime, Michael Jordan went to the bench and didn't
LIQUOR LICENSES
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity in Canfield City and Austintown Township. CANFIELD Feb. 4 Felony
ECONOMIC REPORT Inflow of new venture capital sinks to lowest level since '81
Fund raising dropped by 95 percent. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Still hurting from the dot-com bust,
GAIL WHITE Son's medical crisis was heart-rending experience
Breen Shea of Columbiana is a tall, barrel-chested man. His imposing build suits his profession as a
SEED COMPANIES By mail and online
These catalogs are free unless noted. All times Eastern. Many catalogs can be ordered on the
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES OHIO Akr. Manchester 73, Louisville Aquinas 67 Akr. St.
See you in court, mayor tells Issue 2 panel
The Valley will not lose its Issue 2 money if the city takes legal action. & lt;a
NASCAR Wood brothers in better shape
Finances aren't nearly as bad as last year for the family-owned team from Virginia. DAYTONA BEACH,
Garnett is part of next class
The MVP said that the NBA will be carried by a group of players, not just one. ATLANTA (AP) --
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.91 1.99 Bank One,.84,35.6135.62 Clear Channel, 38.63
WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO DO How to fix the problem What can you do about radon? If a radon test indicates that
United Way falls short of fund goal
Only about 15,000 of 115,000 workers in Mahoning County give to United Way. & lt;a
MAHONING CO. Layoffs to end extra patrols
Over the weekend, several burglaries and thefts were reported to deputies. By PATRICIA MEADE
AT & amp;T PEBBLE BEACH NATIONAL
AT & amp;T PEBBLE BEACH NATIONAL Sunday Pebble Beach Golf Links At Pebble Beach, Calif.
AUSTINTOWN Schools chief will resign
The board cut $356,000 from this year's budget and expects to get several state grants. By IAN
FIGHT SCHEDULE
FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Today At Choctaw Gaming Center, Durant, Okla.
Drivers looking for boost in Twin 125s
A poor run at today's event at Daytona could send some home for the weekend. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
DAVIS CUP U.S. loses in first round to Croatia
The Americans were without their top players, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick. ZAGREB,
SUNDAY'S MEN'S BASKETBALL
SUNDAY'S MEN'S BASKETBALL EAST Boston U. 85, Binghamton 82 Husson 82, Lyndon St. 70 Iona 65,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials warn about layoffs
Layoffs are expensive, too, jail officials say. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Officials stress need to raise tax
A second public hearing on the proposed tax increase is set for next week. & lt;a
FASHION Q & amp;A
Q. I know the notion of giving ties on Father's Day is a cliche, but it's something that's become a
HOTLINES
HOTLINES Where to find help The Environmental Protection Agency supports several hotlines for
Chamber officials try to rescue endangered turtle races
NISSWA, Minn. -- The Chamber of Commerce is fighting to preserve a 39-year tradition in this resort
School board picks architectural firm for stadium project
CAMPBELL -- Olsavsky-Jaminet Architects of Youngstown will oversee renovation of the high school
DOW CORNING USTA CHAMPIONSHIP
DOW CORNING USTA CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday At Midland Community Tennis Center Midland, Mich.
FURNITURE CARE Limiting the damage
From Furniture Medic, which has restoration and repair franchises nationwide, here are a few ways to
LISBON School chief lists effects of cuts
Lisbon schools would have to make cuts in special programs if state funding is reduced, the
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LeBron responds with 52 points
His play was spectacular in the Prime Time Shootout. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Sitting out more than a
BIG TEN Illinois strikes early to defeat Buckeyes
Ohio State went over six minutes without a field goal to open the game. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) --
Woman faces sentencing in firearms sale
PITTSBURGH -- A Pulaski woman is among four people who will be sentenced in U.S. District Court for
Nuclear-plant alarms started concern
WASHINGTON POST Radon was first recognized as a risk for miners in 1879. The link to cancer was
DETROIT Ford to build Mustang at site it shares with Mazda
The move is part of a shift in production locations . FLAT ROCK, Mich. (AP) -- Ford Motor Co. said
United pupils collect supplies to benefit orphans in Belarus
HANOVERTON -- Pupils at United Junior High School have kicked off their ninth annual drive to
REUNIONS
XChaney High School January and June Classes of 1948 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS Hand-held shower offers convenience at low cost
Use plastic, not metal, because metal is heavier and it can scratch your tub or shower. By JAMES
CHICAGO Seeking stable ground, USOC creates task force
It will try to find ways of streamlining the organization and improving its operation. CHICAGO
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS Valentine's Day: From U.S. Census Bureau MARRIAGE 2.3 million: Number of
Legislature should heed Taft's budget warnings
Opinion: Republican Gov. Bob Taft is right when he says time is running out for the state to balance its
ARENA FOOTBALL
ARENA FOOTBALL American Conference Central Division WLPct.PFPA Dallas201.00010694 Grand
BOARDMAN Rabbi leads drive for funds to buy van for disabled man
The man said he has trouble getting to the doctor's office. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Road workers petition to form a union
Trustees are illegally trying to avoid paying overtime, lawyers allege. NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Two
THE BATTLE FOR NATIONAL STEEL U.S. Steel plays union card in bidding war
Steelworkers are playing a key role in deciding which company will get bankrupt National Steel.
NATION For buffalo farmers, the hunt is on
Revenue from selling buffalo hunts can top income from auctions. MARQUETTE, Kan. (AP) -- It's
MCDONALD Unplanned costs raise the bill
The village wants to extend and pave Sixth Street to McDonald Avenue. By MARY R. SMITH
MAHONING COUNTY Panel targets vacant land parcels and delinquent property taxes
The task force suggests focusing on 1,200 vacant properties the first year. By BOB JACKSON
"Even though we scratch our heads, we're going to pursue it and we're going to pound it flat."
Opinion: "Even though we scratch our heads, we're going to pursue it and we're going to pound it flat."
Ursuline tunes up with win over Cards
The 18-1 Irish will play Boardman Saturday for a share of the Steel Valley Conference crown.
Road workers petition to form a union
Trustees are illegally trying to avoid paying overtime, lawyers allege. NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Two
LIFE & amp; WORK
LIFE & amp; WORK A hot time kCANDLES, SOFT music, house fire? Oops. Better be careful out
MAHONING CO. Extra patrols will end
Over the weekend, several burglaries and thefts were reported to deputies. By PATRICIA MEADE
OHIO Tech companies back Taft plan
Technology funding will revive the state's economy, a business consortium says. By JEFF ORTEGA
AUSTINTOWN Road plowing, salting take a toll on township budget
A new tax levy will eventually be needed, the clerksaid. AUSTINTOWN -- The cost of snow and ice
NHL ROUNDUP | Sunday's games
Canadiens 2, Capitals 0 WASHINGTON -- Mathieu Garon made 25 saves in his first start of the season
GOP: Declare an emergency in malpractice insurance crisis
Without an emergency declaration, voters won't get to address the medical malpractice issue until
BOARDMAN | Trustees meeting
Trustees met Monday and did the following: Authorized Administrator Curt Seditz to petition
Churches lose members over peace stance
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR With leaders of U.S. churches speaking openly against a war with Iraq,
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune WISH BOOKS: John Clare of Oak Park, Mich., and his son Daniel, 7, look
YSU's answer: Win on the road
If the Youngstown State men's basketball team has any hope of playing host to a first-round Horizon
YOUNGSTOWN Cold Metal seeks OK to sell plants in bankruptcy auction
The steel processor says business has eroded so much that it can't emerge from bankruptcy court.
YOUNGSTOWN After several delays, testimony in rape trial is set
YOUNGSTOWN -- Jurors were to begin hearing testimony today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court,
PGA Love bounces back to win Pebble Beach
Phil Mickelson shot an 80 on Sunday to finish at 296 -- dead last among those who made the cut.
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Same name doesn't cause puppy love
Dear Annie: My married daughter recently bought a puppy and named it "Susie." Susie happens to be my
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Need help with romance? Just ask the experts
When John and I were college kids, we'd hop into his VW bus, head for the mountains and pick up
MEN'S TOP 25 No. 4 Pittsburgh beaten by Irish
Unranked Cincinnati avoided losing four in a row for the first time in coach Bob Huggins' 14
U.S. urges diplomacy instead of U.N. sanctions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The United States said U.N. sanctions to punish North Korea for its nuclear
TODAY
TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: Syracuse at Connecticut. 7 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) (WNIO-AM
Williams, McCollom ignite Ball State's win over Miami
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- Chris Williams and Matt McCollom combined for 59 points Sunday as Ball State
Board OKs 13% raises for nonteaching workers
The board president said he felt employees deserved a small raise. & lt;a
PAYROLL County workers
Here are the number of general fund county employees and the cost of employing them, including
Some friend, Saudi Arabia
Opinion: It was only months ago that Saudi Arabian spokesmen voiced outrage at the suggestion that the wife
If judges don't want copay plan, let them go it alone
Opinion: When Mahoning County's common pleas court judges balked at having their employees pay a portion of
LISBON Man pleads guilty to murder, gets life
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- Minutes before a Knox Township man was to go
Work begins on Hong Kong Disneyland
Work begins on Hong Kong Disneyland The Walt Disney Company broke ground Jan. 12 in Hong Kong for
NCAA For one player, test changes are too late
There's been a shift of emphasis from a single-test score to overall grades. Now, it covers the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Seeking ways to cut costs, officials warn of layoffs
Layoffs are expensive, too, jail officials say. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
PRESIDENT'S ATHLETIC CONFERENCE A.H. Davis, Foster renew their rivalry
Thiel won the second game against Westminster, which included the former area standouts. By BILL
SMARTER ABOUT INTELLIGENCE
Opinion: SMARTER ABOUT INTELLIGENCE Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: President Bush has announced another
Best to scrap old countertops
Best to scrap old countertops Q. I have laminate and tile countertops in the kitchen and bathroom
Many just hate holiday of love
ASSOCIATED PRESS Valentine's Day is the holiday of love, to be sure. It's also the holiday that
RICK'S RANCHWEAR Retailer to close 2 stores
The owner opened his first store when he was 23. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By DON SHILLING
Rusty Wallace not content without 500 win of his own
He's won just about everything except this race, so it's time. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS DAYTONA
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2003. There are 323 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2003. There are 323 days left in the year. On this date
Daffin family establishes scholarship
SHARON, Pa. -- The Paul "Pete" Daffin Memorial Trustee Scholarship has been created at Penn State
Associated Press
Associated Press HERD THE NEWS? Justin Hopp sorts a pen of buffalo as he prepares to release an
TOP 10 Shipshape The top large-ship lines, from Conde Nast Traveler's 2002 Readers' Choice Awards:
Crystal Radisson 7 Seas Holland America Celebrity Princess Disney Orient Cunard
File charges against jailers who abused their authority
Opinion: Trumbull County certainly has its problems. There's an on-going investigation into the purchase
COLLEGE ROUNDUP Women's Top 25
No. 25 Ohio State 63, Wisconsin 40 COLUMBUS -- Caity Matter scored 14 of her 17 points in the
Come into my parlor, said the spider ...
Opinion: "Hello Bertram, this is the mayor. I'm calling to extend an invitation to you to sit on the charter