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BASEBALL
BASEBALL All-Star Sports -- indoor instruction for boys and girls all ages. Call 726-9424. TC
Council OKs raises for village workers
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Council has approved 3-percent raises for several village employees. Eight part-
Newton Falls uses rally to 'TAC' on league title
The Tigers can earn a share of the league title with a win over Badger. & lt;a
POLICE CALLS Girard, Liberty, Hubbard
Summary of police activity: LIBERTY Feb. 7 Auto theft: A 1988 Oldsmobile 98 was stolen from a
U.S. APPROACH TO HAITI IS CRUEL
Opinion: U.S. APPROACH TO HAITI IS CRUEL Miami Herald: The federal government, in a recent report,
HERMITAGE Charges are expected in student's death
An autopsy showed the teen died of combined drug and alcohol toxicity. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
CANFIELD Farmers increases earnings
The bank also upgraded its systems to enhance Internet banking products. CANFIELD -- Farmers
It's Lincoln's birthday here in the United States of America
Opinion: On this, the 194th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the memory of the man who preserved
HELOISE It's curtains for soap scum in the shower
Dear Heloise: What do you use on shower curtains to remove soap scum? Linda Spencer, Waco, Texas
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XStephen and Susan (Ferrara) Boyd of Rowlett, Texas, announce the birth of their second child, a
The Springfield Township Fire Department's annual Valentine's breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 1
The Springfield Township Fire Department's annual Valentine's breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 1
Braving the cold to support peace
The YSU group plans to attend an anti-war rally in Youngstown on Saturday. By JoANNE VIVIANO
MEDICAL-OFFICE ETIQUETTE Good-patient examination
By DEBRA MELANI SCRIPPS HOWARD Cell phones are creating a buzz in medical offices, and it has
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.902.00 Bank One,.84,35.3435.35 Clear Channel, 36.86
Injuries weaken Canfield ice year
The Mahoning Valley has produced several high school football state champions in recent years
CAVALIERS Artest ignores lip; Pacers enjoy final word
Jermaine O'Neal had 28 points and Brad Miller 25 in the 107-96 victory. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Ron
YOUNGSTOWN YSU, Central State, Thiel College form grad partnerships
The new partnerships mean easier access to YSU graduate programs for students from two colleges.
QUOTABLE Funding process
Youngstown is preparing to take legal action to show that the process used to award state Issue 2
COLLEGE HOOPS
COLLEGE HOOPS Tuesday's Top 25 games No. 9 Kansas 79, Baylor 58 WACO, Texas -- Nick Collison
Relay for Life meeting
Relay for Life meeting YOUNGSTOWN -- A planning meeting for the city's first Hispanic Relay for
NEW SPRINGFIELD Trustee meeting
Springfield Township trustees also handled these matters Wednesday: Heard a report from Fire Chief
LAWRENCE COUNTY Electronic voting machines get tryout
It is expected to cost about $1 million to switch to electronic voting. By LAURE CIOFFI
YOUNGSTOWN Animal Charity will stop much of its veterinary work
YOUNGSTOWN -- Animal Charity's veterinary services have been so successful that the clinic is
Federal rules will severely limit hospitals' disclosure on patients
Hospitals will not be able to disclose information without patients' consent. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Plea bargain raises questions about basis for terror charge
Opinion: U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft set the bar high last October when he went to Chicago and
Today is Thursday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2003. There are 321 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2003. There are 321 days left in the year. On this date
COLUMBIANA CO. Officials weigh inmate benefits
A plan to cover inmate prescription costs will be considered next. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
PREVIEW YSU basketball
WOMEN Who: Youngstown State (5-15, 2-7) vs. Cleveland State (6-15, 4-7). When: 7 p.m. today.
WAR AND TERROR U.S. details post-Saddam era
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq -- The head of the U.S. military's Central Command,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Panel delays action on plan for Sam's Club
A special meeting is set for Feb. 25. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- The
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES PACERS 107, CAVALIERS 96 CLEVELAND (96) -- Miles 2-5 0-0 4, Boozer 2-4
ON THE FAIRWAY Pro golf events this week
PGA TOUR Buick Invitational Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Courses: Torre & aelig;y Pines Golf
YOUNGSTOWN See you in court, mayor tells Issue 2 panel
The Valley will not lose its Issue 2 money if the city takes legal action. By IAN HILL
NATION
NATION Cavalier's replacement CHICAGO -- General Motors Corp. will sell a new subcompact early
Pandering charges
Pandering charges LISBON -- A Middleton Township man faces criminal charges related to possessing
Muslim leaders in Valley express little fear of FBI tally
It is unclear how many U.S. Muslims there are. & lt;a href=mailto:wilkinson@vindy.com &
In the name of U2: Exhibit honors band
The enduring greatness of the Irish supergroup is evident in the display. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA
CLEVELAND Judge reaffirms Chance's sentence
The ex-sheriff was unable to pay for a lawyer so the judge appointed one. By PATRICIA MEADE
VENANGO, PA. Proactive council puts townsfolk in a fighting mood
Library renovations and street plowing issues have taken a back seat to council fighting. VENANGO,
NEW CASTLE City to seek housing funds input
City officials will request about $400,000 from the state. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City officials want
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD Snow The snow is fun. The snow is great, You can go sled riding, Or
MAHONING TOWNSHIP | Supervisors' actions
In their meeting Tuesday, Mahoning Township, Pa., supervisors: Announced that drawings have been
Marines, families brace for unknown
The men and women are expected to leave over the weekend. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF
WARREN Auditor wants record to be expunged
The judge said he would release his decision in the next few days. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
STRUTHERS Landscaping company becomes newest tenant in Castlo park
Castlo's location is within a 15-minute drive to most of Garden Scapes of Ohio's customers. By
U.S. case fizzles in council
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- In a dramatic showdown, major powers rebuffed the United States in the
GAO runs from a good fight
Opinion: The General Accounting Office has abandoned its fight of almost two years to lift part of the veil
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Rusty Wallace, crew chief penalized for illegal carburetor
The team was thankful that points were not deducted. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Rusty Wallace was
Food service workers, nurses and educational assistants receive increases based on length of
Food service workers, nurses and educational assistants receive increases based on length of
"This nexus between terrorists and states that are developing weapons of mass destruction can no
Opinion: "This nexus between terrorists and states that are developing weapons of mass destruction can no
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Sebring clinches title tie
Guard penetration by the Trojans was the downfall for United, a 66-56 loser. By BOB ROTH
MAHONING COUNTY United Way falls short of fund goal
Only about 15,000 of 115,000 workers in Mahoning County give to United Way. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Rayen 55, Wilson 51 Canfield 73, Chaney 57 Fitch 68,
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Ted' thinks moving out means giving up
Dear Annie: I'm 18 years old and live with my boyfriend, "Ted." I moved into his apartment after my
YOUNGSTOWN Speaker: Black cuisine expresses love, family
The lecture dealt with black food traditions. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Record-setting rains drench Southern Calif.
Record-setting rains drench Southern Calif. LOS ANGELES -- It's feast or famine for weather in
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Board OKs 13% raises for nonteaching workers
The board president said he felt employees deserved a small raise. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN School board OKs pay raises
The board president said he felt employees deserved a small raise. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
After guilty verdict, Ricciardi lawyer asks that death penalty be ruled out
The judge rejected a motion for acquittal. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
GM LORDSTOWN Exec praises plant, union officials
One small success built on another and built confidence at the Lordstown Assembly Plant. THE
49ERS Finally, Erickson selected as coach
It was a surprising end to a search that stretched nearly four weeks. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) --
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY YSU students' plays to capture your heart
The performance space in the McDonough Museum of Art lecture hall will be small. The actors will
WARREN Schools chief recommends three closings
The closings would mean the layoffs of 88 district employees, including teachers and others. By
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Cross pursues McKinley job
The former Warren Western Reserve player is among three finalists for the position at the Canton
MAHONING COUNTY Withdrawn offer from prosecutors delays trial in long-pending case
Atty. Louis DeFabio says backing out of the plea agreement is the same as a breach of contract. By
MAHONING COUNTY Judge: Keep woman in secure place
Negotiations for a proposed plea bargain broke down, so the case is going to trial. By BOB JACKSON
LAWRENCE COUNTY Defendant details how girl was killed
The defendant said he feared that the others would kill his family if he didn't participate. By
Repaving budget, street choice altered
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city expects to increase its street repaving budget this year. How city
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners warn of more cost cuts
One commissioner said all departments, including the commissioners' staff, face cuts. By PEGGY
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Kennedy Catholic pulls away from Sharpsville to win 18th
The Golden Eagles broke from a 19-19 tie for a 53-33 win. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
FARRELL Police panel approves towing policy
A motorist's complaint about a high towing fee prompted the policy's development. FARRELL, Pa. --
LORDSTOWN Schools chief plans to retire
The superintendent offered to help board members in their search for his replacement. By SHERRI L.
GIRARD Police charge store owner with shooting at suspect
Police characterized the fleeing suspect as a 'sitting duck.' By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
PENNSYLVANIA Taxi drivers say child-seat law will be no fare
Parents should be the ones to provide safety devices, taxicab officials argue. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Peace rally to be held downtown
Individuals in more than 280 cities worldwide will participate in the protest of military action
YOUNGSTOWN Design board OKs plans to renovate building
The new owner, a former commissioner, said the building's location is a plus. YOUNGSTOWN -- A
Springfield breezes to 17th win
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BERLIN CENTER -- The Springfield High basketball team
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Manuel DuBose II, 25, of 502 Catalina St., Youngstown, and
Mooney deals Harding first loss in SVC, 60-55
The Cardinals prevented the Raiders from clinching a tie for the SVC championship. By JOE SCALZO
'PLACES IN THE HEART' Author's calling leads him into the woods
"Places In The Heart," by James M. Toto (Vantage Press, Inc., $7.95). James Toto of Warren has
CONGRESS Ryan, Strickland vote against limit on telemarketing
They were the only two Democrats to vote against the legislation. By DAVID ENRICH STATES NEWS
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Union alleges unfair practices
The road superintendent's contentions about his overtime pay are 'totally fabricated,' a trustee
HIGHER EDUCATION Rising tuition puts state colleges out of reach for some
Tuition at four-year public institutions jumped by an average of 9.6 percent, according to a survey
PROJECTS APPROVED
PROJECTS APPROVED Grants or loansThe District 6 Public Works Integrating Committee approved state
TOP 10 LIST OF THINGS NOT TO DO IN A PEDIATRIC OFFICE
TOP 10 LIST OF THINGS NOT TO DO IN A PEDIATRIC OFFICE The pediatric staff of Dr. Jodie Mathie in
YOUNGSTOWN Cuts in social services to fund Route 422 work
The approach produces $1.9 million in paving that will cost the city $1.15 million. By ROGER G.
MAHONING COUNTY Pupils program receives $1.8 million grant
The state grant is for a five-year program. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
Best Bets/Hot Tickets
Best Bets/Hot Tickets TONIGHT * "Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God," a gospel musical
AROUND THE NBA Tuesday's other games
Magic 92, Nets 83 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Tracy McGrady had 32 points and eight rebounds and Orlando
Mahoning's budget crisis beginning to hit home
Opinion: While Mahoning County's budget crunch is hitting the sheriff's department especially hard -- the
STUDENT AMBASSADORS Bound for Australia
HIGH SCHOOL DELEGATION Amanda Boles, Springfield Emery Boyle-Scott, home school Kristy Chen,
DAYTONA 500 Practice crashes occur on final laps
Three drivers will get their preparations for Thursday's twin 125-mile qualifying races done today.
HUBBARD Council OKs wage increase
Union members and their supporters filled council chambers. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutor: Nephews saw activity
The defense attorney says there is no medical or scientific evidence against the Howard Street man.
2 charged with theft
2 charged with theft GIRARD -- Two Warren men have been charged with theft after being caught by a
LOTTERY RESULTS
FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions: 11-13-19-32-47 Mega Ball: 21 Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-8-4
AROUND THE NHL Tuesday's games
Blues 3, Sabres 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jeff Finley scored with 4:59 left to end a 173-game goal