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Westminster fraternity sponsors drive to donate hair to Locks of Love

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Westminster College chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national coed service


TU B'SHEVAT

TU B'SHEVAT Meaning The New Year of the Trees has many spiritual connections, including:


JUST THE FACTS ABOUT STILLBIRTHS

JUST THE FACTS ABOUT STILLBIRTHS Most stillbirths occur before labor begins. Sometimes, the


LOGO BATTLE Bucking bronco's use makes Wyo. hopping mad

Wyoming is suing a Texas group for using its bucking bronco symbol. CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- The


WHITE-COLLAR CRIMES How do you respond to a friend in legal trouble?

It's a new issue that needs to be addressed. By PAT SEREMET HARTFORD COURANT Call it dread-


THE VINDICATOR

THE VINDICATOR REGION A wig business that makes house calls McDONALD -- Locks of Hope, an in-


ELIZABETH RIDLER JOHN MCDERMOTT

ELIZABETH RIDLER JOHN MCDERMOTT XWILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- The wedding of Elizabeth Anne Ridler of


STANLEY CROUCH Arabs should seek peace

Opinion: I have been thinking, yet again, about the Middle East since that Palestinian mother of two kids


2 brothers get Super Bowl trip

SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Steven and Stacy Searle, both students at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa.,


HUBBARD VFW post to reopen after suit tied to death of 14-year-old girl

The Hubbard VFW's popular fish fries will resume Feb. 6. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


UAW group makes endorsements

UAW group makes endorsements The United Auto Workers Union Community Action Program Council has


Buckeyes lose to Wisconsin

Buckeyes lose to Wisconsin Devin Harris scored 29 points to lead Wisconsin to a 69-57 victory over


High School Rock Off

High School Rock Off When: 3 p.m. Saturday. Where: Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Road,


AREA WOMEN Canfield graduate Williams lifts B-W

YSU transfer Heather Harris keyed Kent past Ohio. ALLIANCE -- Freshman Kelly Williams, a Canfield


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andre T. Campbell, 31, of 52 W. Dewey Ave., and Aliesha C.


American caviar industry hopes for a ban on beluga

Blocking the pricey Caspian product would boost sales for U.S. producers. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The


Arrest in trailer blaze

Arrest in trailer blaze NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police arrested a man whose trailer


STEFANIA WARGACKI W. JOSHUA BAUMAN

STEFANIA WARGACKI W. JOSHUA BAUMAN XAUSTINTOWN -- Bethel Assembly of God was the setting at 5:30


WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 94, HEAT 93 MIAMI (93) -- Odom 6-13 3-5 15, C.Butler 4-10


WIRELESS WRIST WEAR Suunto watch melds fashion with function

The device allows you to get the weather and news, among other things. By MATT SLAGLE ASSOCIATED


WOMEN'S TOP 25 | Wednesday's games

No. 3 Texas 82, No. 25 Nebraska 59 LINCOLN, Neb. -- Freshman Tiffany Jackson had 22 points and 11


ELIZABETH HARDING JEFFREY CISEK

ELIZABETH HARDING JEFFREY CISEK XCLEVELAND HEIGHTS -- The wedding of Elizabeth Mary Harding and


High school scores from western Pennsylvania

High school scores from western Pennsylvania Eds: ADDS scores. By The Associated Press WESTERN


PRESIDENTIAL RACE E-mail survey reveals voters' key concerns

Answers came from 1,750 people in 48 states, 70 from Vindicator readers. By PHIL SHOOK SPECIAL


WEDNESDAY'S SCORES

WEDNESDAY'S SCORES MEN'S BASKETBALL EAST Adelphi 74, Molloy 54 Alvernia 86, Gwynedd-Mercy 78


AUSTRALIAN OPEN All-Belgian rematch set

Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne are in the women's singles final. MELBOURNE, Australia


MAHONING COUNTY Magistrate will rule on cub

The owners of Noah's Lost Ark have refused to return the cub. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


RANDA SHABAYEK Muslims celebrate Thul-Hijjah

American Muslims, as well as Muslims around the world, are observing activities associated with the


Today is Thursday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2004. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2004. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date


WARREN Campaign finances probed

One commissioner questioned the timing of the probe before an election. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and


JENNIFER CERNICH JEFFREY ZABKAR

JENNIFER CERNICH JEFFREY ZABKAR XNILES -- Jennifer Lyn Cernich, 1955 Columbus Road, Cleveland, and


USEFUL TOOLS

USEFUL TOOLS For kids who garden Gloves: "Gardening is a messy activity," says Katherine


Ohio High School Boys Basketball

Ohio High School Boys Basketball By The Associated Press Wednesday's Results Berlin Center


REGION

REGION New florist shop to open this week LISBON -- Village Greenery, a new florist shop at 119


Family dinner planned to mark Ponikvar jubilee

XMcDONALD -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ponikvar of McDonald will be guests of honor today during a family


YOUNGSTOWN -- George Mesaros made a drastic job change when he and his wife, Lisa, decided to start

YOUNGSTOWN -- George Mesaros made a drastic job change when he and his wife, Lisa, decided to start


'Words' takes aim at misuse of language

By MICHAEL PAKENHAM BALTIMORE SUN "Words You Thought You Knew ... 1001 Commonly Misused and


HAIR CARE Salon-only products in stores irk makers

Diversion of products can involve several steps and multiple wholesalers. WASHINGTON POST Why


"Now this campaign goes on to places all over this country, and I ask Democrats everywhere to join

Opinion: "Now this campaign goes on to places all over this country, and I ask Democrats everywhere to join


YOUNGSTOWN Four from YSU get scholarships in honor of slain police officer

Three recipients are children of police officers; one is a Fitch High graduate. YOUNGSTOWN -- Four


Former Oiler Kevin Donnalley enjoys another homecoming

The offensive lineman spent six years with the Houston Oilers. HOUSTON (AP) -- Having gone to high


Strollo prediction wrong, but ...

Opinion: Imprisoned mob boss Lenine "Lenny" Strollo will be back home by the end of 2008 if he behaves


Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Jan. 20 Criminal damage: A


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox His dad won't accept that he's happy being gay

Dear Annie: I am a 35-year-old gay male. My father, who has been in deep denial about my


NBA ROUNDUP | Wednesday's other games

Pacers 101, Suns 79 INDIANAPOLIS -- Al Harrington had 24 points and six rebounds to help Indiana


PUPILS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

PUPILS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Going to leadership forum STRUTHERS -- Elizabeth Sepesy, a pupil at


American-Hungarian Club installs officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of Youngstown American-Hungarian Club were installed as officers of the


HARRISBURG Measure helps fund firetrucks

The program provides loans at a 2 percent fixed interest rate. HARRISBURG (AP) -- More than a year


COLUMBIANA CO. Officials collect elevator funding

Regulations require the modification before an upper floor can be used. By NORMAN LEIGH


CARRIE NICHOL | RONALD PALMER JR.

XLISBON -- Carrie L. Nichol and Ronald Palmer Jr. exchanged marriage vows Jan. 17 during a ceremony


BRANNDON BRAXTON After long wait, Oklahoma gets Ursuline senior

The offensive lineman was impressed by the Sooners' strong reputation. By JOHN BASSETTI


LOTTERY RESULTS

LOTTERY RESULTS SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 3-2-2 Pick 4, 1-0-1-5


'THE BRONT & euml; MYTH' | A review A scholarly look at sisters' shifting literary reputation

The Bront & euml; sisters' work was considered trashy in the Victorian era. By CHARLES


Here's my answer to taxes and to those who seek them

Opinion: Here's my answer to taxes and to those who seek them EDITOR: I think it's time for all of us to


KATHRYN HOUSEHOLDER STEVEN COLEY

KATHRYN HOUSEHOLDER STEVEN COLEY XYOUNGSTOWN -- Kathryn Lynn Householder, 5701 Millcreek Blvd.,


Holly A. Comsia to be bride of Philip Sodeman

XAUSTINTOWN -- Announcing their engagement are Holly Ann Comsia and Philip Sodeman, both of 4853


Associated Press

Associated Press Associated Press REACHING OUT TO REMEMBER: The names of fallen civil-


Inside

Inside Columbiana used a 14-0 run in the third quarter to defeat Sebring, the state's No. 1 team


HELOISE Use sugar starch to stiffen handmade doilies

Dear Heloise: My mother used to make a starch with sugar. Do you know how to make this starch? Betty


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Jade Clark, 802 E. Florida Ave., Youngstown, boy, Jan. 29. Christopher


Mobile claims own Mardi Gras traditions

Even with economic woes and the war, the spirit of revelry thrives. MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- From


NBA Late layup, blocked shot lead Cavaliers over Heat

Cleveland won its 17th game, matching last season's win total. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Geraldo Rivera is


INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

Nathaniel A. Dumas, 28, Lansdowne Boulevard, Youngstown; cocaine possession, illegally possessing


Maurice Clarett declines workouts

Maurice Clarett declines workouts Suspended Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett has decided not to


ALISA CIMORELL DONALD MALARCIK JR.

ALISA CIMORELL DONALD MALARCIK JR. XNEW ORLEANS -- The Windsor Court Hotel in the French Quarter


Heintzelman 50th is celebrated during dinner

XCOLUMBIANA -- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Heintzelman, 153 Lake Shore Drive, were guests of honor for the


AUSTRALIAN OPEN Safin breaks Agassi in semi

Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne are in the women's singles final. MELBOURNE, Australia


Companies drilling for oil and gas are clashing with homeowners and hunters in the American West.

Companies drilling for oil and gas are clashing with homeowners and hunters in the American West.


Annual Choffin Read-In

Annual Choffin Read-In YOUNGSTOWN -- An African American Read-in will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday


Groups join together to collect kids' clothes

Groups join together to collect kids' clothes YOUNGSTOWN -- Local Wendy's restaurants and the


GIRLS APPAREL Stores persuaded to drop 'Boys Are Stupid' items

A radio talk show host who defends fathers' rights started the protest. NEW YORK (AP) -- The


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS AREA Chaney 76, Rayen 59 Poland 64, Salem 49 Western


INFORMATION \ If you go

A sampling of civil-rights attractions in Alabama by city: BIRMINGHAM Birmingham Civil Rights


BEST SELLERS Top rankings

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $24.95) 2. "The Five People


MEDIA COVERAGE Super Bowl grows popular all over

Fourteen TV and radio stations from 10 countries will air the game on-site. HOUSTON (AP) -- The


SCOUTS

SCOUTS Eagle award recipient John Kocher, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kocher, Sunny Drive, Liberty,


WARREN Council supports housing program

The program complements a home rehab project already under way. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


PREGNANCY Researchers turn their focus to the mysteries of stillbirth

The study will explore causes, methods of reporting and ways to help parents. By SHARI ROAN LOS


Arena on fast track

With spending flexibility seemingly dead, building an arena is the focus. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


RESOURCES

RESOURCES For children www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/kids. This University of Illinois site, aimed at


GAIL WHITE Kids hit with a case of cabin fever? Just keep 'em on the run

They were shoveling the driveway like a couple of wounded ducks. "Look at them," I hissed to my


Enough ice for a year

The ice gathering takes almost a day. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


IT'S SNOW CHORE Br-r-r-ushing up

The Vindicator/Mark W. Lipczynski Brielan Wallace, 11, sweeps the front porch of his house on Rush


CAMPBELL Orthodox church plans annual Interfaith Tea

The tea's theme this year is 'Searching for Peace.' CAMPBELL -- The 59th Annual Interfaith Tea


Domestic-violence law gets promising overhaul

Opinion: The scope of violence inside the home targeted at women remains staggering. Numbers from the Ohio


YOUNGSTOWN Mooney group honors '04's Distinguished Alumni

This is the eighth year that the awards have been presented. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Cardinal Mooney


Rayen girls win City Series title

YOUNGSTOWN -- Taniesha Holland led the Rayen School girls to a 75-41 win over Chaney Wednesday,


ECONOMY End-of-year growth slows but still hints at coming strength

Last year was the best year for the economy since 2000. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The economy grew at a 4


NOTEBOOK Super Bowl XXXVIII

Mum's the word: The poise that makes Peyton Manning an award-winning quarterback might have saved


Faix-Carlisle wedding set for April 17

XCANFIELD -- Robert and Kathleen Faix, 4498 Plumbrook Drive, are announcing the coming marriage of


BOYS BASKETBALL Shaw propels Chaney over Rayen

Bradley Fletcher had a big fourth quarter to help Liberty. YOUNGSTOWN -- Kelvin Shaw scored a


Belichick learned early from father

Struthers native Steve Belichick was a long-time assistant football coach at Navy. HOUSTON (AP) --


NILES Report on fire call to be released by city

Investigators wanted to get information from all agencies involved with the fire. By SHERRI L.


The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and


MAHONING COUNTY Testimony begins in murder case

The $170 drug debt went unpaid for months. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER


LOS ANGELES Pixar, Disney part ways over pact

Pressure is on Disney to come up with hit movies on its own. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The collapse of


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY BOYS BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL Rayen 75, Chaney 41 Kent Roosevelt


MEN'S TOP 25 Pitino-less Louisville rolls; Kentucky drops Mississippi

Pitt stretched its home winning streak to 38 games. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE, Ky. --


Ohio High School Girls Basketball

Ohio High School Girls Basketball By The Associated Press Wednesday's Results Akr. SVSM 61,


COITSVILLE Authorities look for cause of Bulls Eye Restaurant fire

About 100 firefighters battled the blaze in the bitter weather. COITSVILLE -- The cause of a fire


NORTHFIELD

NORTHFIELD WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS 1st--Cc'sgurdon (Ward)$14.60$9.40$2.60 Hinkle (W


Work started on ODOT's Route 14 project

COLUMBIANA -- Contractors have begun preliminary work on an Ohio Department of Transportation


NATION Security measures shake up industry

Visitors from some countries are being photographed and fingerprinted. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


MAC ROUNDUP Haynes guides Golden Flashes

ASSOCIATED PRESS BOWLING GREEN -- DeAndre Haynes scored 21 points to lead Kent State past Bowling


TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials seek commission's ruling in job conflict case

The county administrator says he is getting rid of his private jail. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


AUTO INDUSTRY Are incentives ending? Not likely, some say

Analysts and car buyers alike expect incentives to be around for awhile. SACRAMENTO BEE


BIG TEN ROUNDUP Egekeze's goal delivers Penn State a 63-61 win

Michigan and Michigan State also earned victories. ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Ndu


SHARON, PA. Councilmen nix panel's choice when filling seat

The majority of council didn't follow the party suggestion for Rotunno's seat. By HAROLD GWIN


New development rule

New development rule HOWLAND -- Developers in the township will have to pay between $2,000 and


Wisconsin prolongs Ohio State's slump

Devin Harris' 29 points led the Badgers past the Buckeyes, 69-57. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Devin Harris is


GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman in control of Federal

The Spartans dominated Massillon Jackson to earn sole possession of first place. By BRIAN


'RITES OF RHYTHM' | A review Survey traces the music of Cuba and reveals latest developments

Musicians are the real heroes of this unique subculture. By JUSTIN FEINSTEIN ASSOCIATED PRESS


MEN'S BASKETBALL YSU builds win streak to 3 games

The Penguins haven't won that many consecutive games since the 2000-01 season. By PETE MOLLICA


AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., MetroParks Farm, state Route


HERMITAGE Officials take steps for housing complex

The city is contribuing $600,000 into the $6.5 million development. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


NEW STUDENTS

NEW STUDENTS Registrations, meetings Below are dates of registrations and/or information


YOUNGSTOWN Book from 1976 looks at history of blacks in area

Early blacks made lasting contributions to the Mahoning Valley. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


GETAWAYS Bargains await travelers

One expert advises comparing prices and booking now for summer travel. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE


closet clutter

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT ACK RAT. JUNK COLLECTOR. Gatherer of unnecessary


YOUNGSTOWN Mayor: Time to move on arena

With spending flexibility seemingly dead, city leaders are focusing on getting an arena built. By


GIRARD SCHOOL Board to make cuts if levy fails

By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER GIRARD -- If a new 7.4-mill continuous operating


UAW Endorsements

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Common Pleas Judge: David Tobin. Commissioner: Sean D. Logan. Commissioner:


Toledo's Owens-Illinois sees an end to asbestos liability lawsuits

The company expects to resolve its asbestos lawsuits within six or seven years. TOLEDO (AP) --


DETROIT General Motors' financing arm reaches initial deal in racial bias

DETROIT (AP) -- The financing arm of General Motors Corp. said Friday it has reached a tentative


CANTON Professor of film and theology to speak at Malone

CANTON -- Dr. Terrence R. Lindvall, humorist, author, speaker and visiting professor in film and


Event focuses on child passenger safety

YOUNGSTOWN -- On Feb. 9, during National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week, Dr. Michael


GIRARD SCHOOLS If levy fails, board to make cuts

By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER GIRARD -- If a new 7.4-mill continuous operating


NILES Teachers use wetlands to build labs

The labs will fit in with the curriculums of earth and space science. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


Bush anniversary celebration held at Boardman inn

XNORTH LIMA -- A family gathering was held Jan. 30 at the Holiday Inn in Boardman in honor of Mr.


FARRELL Man waives preliminary hearing in vehicular deaths

FARRELL, Pa. -- A Bethlehem, Pa., man charged with vehicular homicide in the deaths of a New Castle


Defensive battle predicted

By DAVE GOLDBERG AP FOOTBALL WRITER HOUSTON -- If the Carolina Panthers win tonight's Super


MAHONING COUNTY Officials approve budget of $53M

The sheriff's department and juvenile court didn't get all they requested. By BOB JACKSON


And accomplish the pilgrimage and the visit for Allah.

And accomplish the pilgrimage and the visit for Allah. Koran 2:196


NOTEBOOK Australian Open

Philippoussis criticized: Mark Philippoussis was having a grand ol' time at the Australian Open. He


Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown, has promoted organist Jeffrey A.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown, has promoted organist Jeffrey A.


Mary Kate Boyle, Timothy Bole to be married

XAnnouncement is being made by Sally Boyle, 8428 Colwyn Court, Boardman, and Hugh Boyle, 392


COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jim O'Brien resigned on Tuesday. No, not Ohio State's coach but rather the one with

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jim O'Brien resigned on Tuesday. No, not Ohio State's coach but rather the one with


COITSVILLE Investigators look for cause of fire at restaurant

About 100 firefighters battled the blaze in the bitter weather. COITSVILLE -- Ohio State Fire


BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Drive, Canfield, 1-7 p.m. Farmington VFW


Botanical name: Calceolaria rugosa

Botanical name: Calceolaria rugosa Attributes: Bright yellow flowers bloom in early January


WALL STREET Disappointing GDP figures send stocks lower

If you believe in the 'January barometer,' there's good news. NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street ended


Pending questions warrant city taking its time on arena

Opinion: When two United States senators offer to help a city make the best use of a federal gift of $25


MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- In Montgomery, Jefferson Davis Avenue crosses Rosa Parks Avenue, creating

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- In Montgomery, Jefferson Davis Avenue crosses Rosa Parks Avenue, creating


BEAVER TOWNSHIP Judge rules for B.J. Alan

The township can't outlaw something that state law allows, the judge ruled. By BOB JACKSON


HARTFORD -- A crowd of 600 was on hand at Yankee Lake ballroom recently for an awards celebration to

HARTFORD -- A crowd of 600 was on hand at Yankee Lake ballroom recently for an awards celebration to


CHRISTINA BEGUE ROBERT COZZO

CHRISTINA BEGUE ROBERT COZZO XCANTON -- Windsor Hall provided the setting at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 27 for


GARDENING Kids love a hobby that can grow on them

Gardening provides children with valuable learning experiences. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS It was


Opera House a hidden gem

Despite its name, not one aria has ever been sung at the Opera House. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


W. Virginia negotiates with ISG for Weirton assets

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- The West Virginia Development Office has been discussing the possible sale


DeSantos mark golden jubilee at Mass, dinner

XDELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Former area residents Samuel and Rose DeSanto of Delray Beach were honored in


Petro's pursuit of MVSD case right, regardless of outcome

Opinion: Nothing will diminish Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro's success in cleaning up the mess that was the


MAHONING VALLEY Officials: No more money to CVB

Commissioners will seek a special audit of the convention and visitors bureau. By BOB JACKSON


WARREN City police will get additional training

The chief said in some cases he found citizens' complaints were justified. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


From lawn to farm

Opinion: Seattle Times: Agricultural interests -- and taxpayer-supported salmon-recovery efforts -- were ill-


LOCAL

LOCAL Writing workshop AUSTINTOWN -- Local author Jo Anne Cassity will hold a writing workshop


TRUMBULL COUNTY Training by inmates goes to the dogs

The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Paul Buehler, an inmate at the Trumbull Correctional Institution,


WORLD WAR II A Japanese detainee's story

A professor's research on internment is also a look at her grandfather's past. By JoANNE VIVIANO


WORLD WAR II | Japanese internment camps

WORLD WAR II | Japanese internment camps This map shows several of the camps used to intern


SUPER BOWL Retailers expect spike in sales of televisions

Nearly 6 percent of partyers plan on buying a new TV. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE Never


OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA FirstEnergy to cut jobs, close centers as it restructures

The utility expects to save $10 million a year with the moves. THE VINDICATOR By DON SHILLING


Poland rally drops Salem

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF POLAND -- For two quarters, the youthful Salem High boys


Board of trustees OKs contract for 121 service-union employees

YOUNGSTOWN -- The board of trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County approved


WEATHERSFIELD Schools put levy on ballot

The cost of a special election is about $6,000 for the district. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


NHL ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games

Capitals 2, Rangers 1 NEW YORK -- Olaf Kolzig made 32 saves and New York lost Eric Lindros to


MAHONING COUNTY Library plan suggests fewer, larger branches

The board will hold three meetings to get public comment on the plan. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


'SWORDS FOR HIRE' One family's treasure becomes kids novel

The late author's family published the book decades after it was written. By SAM HODGES


Gadgets getting more complex

Many people don't use all the features on electronic gear because there's too much to learn.


The skinny on office romances

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE A hot date made across the company copy machine sounds innocent enough, but


SYMBOL Many wear crosses for different reasons

For some, it signifies spiritual devotion. For others, it's just trendy. SCRIPPS HOWARD When


STRUTHERS Man faces charges in vandalism of buses

School officials expect buses to be back on the road Monday. STRUTHERS -- A man suspected of using


PATRIOTS Harrison earns respect in first year

The free agent pickup was named one of the team's defensive captains. HOUSTON (AP) -- Rodney


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Forum Health's Austintown Medical Park is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a


INTERIORS Adding light to a dark winter

Extra lighting, color and new drapes can brighten up a drab house. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


REV. DANIEL ROHAN The Lord's Prayer: the spiritual equalizer

A young boy is in trouble. His parents are frantic. They have tried to get help from their families,