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Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2004. There are 330 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2004. There are 330 days left in the year. On this date

The Sources

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

LEADERS St. Mary Sisterhood chooses officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Mary Sisterhood of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle

BEAVER TOWNSHIP Park panel plans to sell bricks to pave walkway at flagpole

NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township Park Board wants to pave the way to the Woodworth Park flagpole one

FOOTBALL RECRUITING AT A GLANCE

AKRON Jesse Arntz, dl, 6-6, 260, Perry, Massillon Jemall Benjamin, lb, 6-1, 210, Glenville,

AP file photo, 2003

AP file photo, 2003 LEARNING AND NETWORKING: Carlos Rondon makes a presentation to the Top KC

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- No one was wearing a sandwich board with an ominous message, but for hundreds of

RECRUITS

RECRUITS Youngstown State Tyler Booth, 6-6, 285, OL, New Philadelphia. Justin Decker, 6-4,

Mahoning braces for tax levy failure

An official said loss of the tax will cost the community more than $12 million a year. By JoANNE

U.S. AIRPORTS Official cites lax security in hiring of screeners

At one point the agency was hiring 5,000 screeners a week. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a rush to hire

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES LAKERS 111, CAVALIERS 106, OT L.A. LAKERS (111) -- Fox 2-10 0-0 5,

SHARON Dems cancel meeting on vacancy

City council ignored the committee's recommendation last time. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

NATION

NATION Financial house dumps leaders, pays restitution BOSTON -- The company credited with

POLICE CALLS

Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Jan. 27 Criminal mischief:

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel G. Morgan, 29, of 191 Edna St., Poland, and Traci C.

GAIL WHITE The hardest disability to overcome is thoughtlessness

I have a wonderful friend named Monica Stryffeler, and I have a difficult time describing her

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Digital projectors turn rooms into cinemas

Advantages of the Mitsubishi HC2 include portability and a user-friendly menu. By FRANK BAJAK AP

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Adams, 51, of 76 W. Garfield Road, Columbiana, and

UNEMPLOYMENT Uniting to market themselves

Job seekers say networking groups keep their spirits up and often get results. LENEXA, Kan. (AP)

DAYTONA 500 Fast lap coveted for time bonus

During the final practice Saturday, Fords swept the top three spots. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) --

An open letter to John Ashcroft

Opinion: Dear Mr. Attorney General: This letter is being written on behalf of all responsible Mahoning

Valentine tea at library

Valentine tea at library HOWLAND -- The Howland branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public

ANNIE'S MAILBOX Attempt to help ended their 23-year friendship

Dear Annie: I'm a father and single parent. My young adult daughter has Down syndrome, as does a

LORDSTOWN Bike trail project gets back on track

Running the path along the route of a planned waterline will help cut costs. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

Purdue jolts Penn State for 15th

ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- David Teague scored 14 points to lead four Boilermakers in

Getting the most out of a job fair

We're coming up on job fair season -- when employers gather their printed pens and candy dishes and

Cleveland firm proposal targets senior housing

Cleveland firm proposal targets senior housing SALEM -- Low-cost housing for senior citizens is

MAHONING COUNTY Meeting will target rights of landowners

Some treat private land as if it were a public recreation area, one official said. CANFIELD --

Ferguson switching?

Ferguson switching? Delbert Ferguson may be heading west. According to the Seattle Times, the

MEN'S TOP 25 Cardinals in nosedive after second straight loss

No. 4 Pittsburgh won a school-record 17th home game. ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Rodney

Retro is the rage for teens' rooms

Move over skinny T-shirts, hoodies and funky-wash denim jeans. Make way for retro lamps, canopy beds

SHARON From life in prison to a life on parole

Pinkins has spent the past year living in a halfway house in Sharon. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

STYLE Tube socks teamed with jersey

They stand out as fall fashion accessory, combining mod and athletic trends. KNIGHT RIDDER

ROBYN MILLER MATTHEW MARITCH

ROBYN MILLER MATTHEW MARITCH XHUBBARD -- St. Patrick Church was the setting at 1 p.m. Jan. 3 for

TIPS | Choosing a rug

TIPS | Choosing a rug Find the right size for the space. Make sure it has a clear purpose.

Cautiously optimistic

Positives for '04: GM's new Cobalt, the 711 project, passenger flights out of the regional airport.

Versatile Katz is a special breed

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Last season, Boardman High had three senior

Don't get hooked by 'phishing'

The e-mail was urgent and direct. The header said it came from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

SLIPPERY ROCK Porn star, activist hold debate

The 90-minute debate drew a standing-room-only crowd. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Surprise party honors Elchucks on anniversary

XSTRUTHERS -- Friends and relatives attended a surprise party held Jan 10 at Mauthe Park Hall in

BIRTH

BIRTH St. Elizabeth Brian and Deborah Waselich, 498 Forest Hill Drive, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 4.

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Kohler Prakas (KH)6.802.803.00 Striking Lighting (B

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MEN'S BASKETBALL EAST Albany, N.Y. 64, UMBC 60 Albright 78, Lebanon Valley 76 Allegheny 72,

HERMITAGE Ex-U.S. Treasury secretary focuses on health care, education in forum

The former Cabinet official also said the world needs more leaders. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

ERNIE BROWN Black History Month makes up for centuries of omission

Black History Month is under way, but is the celebration of the triumphs and travails of black

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Chad and Stephanie West, 49286 Oakmont Ave., East Liverpool, boy, Feb. 3.

PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS Measure proposes stopgap funding

A representative for the governor called the plan unconstitutional. HARRISBURG (AP) -- State

MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners brace for failure of tax levy

An official said loss of the tax will cost more than $12 million a year and force layoffs. By

YSU

YSU Raul Pepino named athlete of week INDIANAPOLIS -- Youngstown State senior Raul Pepino was

Mass, brunch set in observance of Metzingers' 50th

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. John E. Metzinger of 2542 Nadyne Drive will be honored Feb. 15 during a

OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING Police search for videotape

The tape wasn't found during the house search. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER A

"If the black market could transfer technology from Europe to Pakistan in spite of all these

Opinion: "If the black market could transfer technology from Europe to Pakistan in spite of all these

Another Lane is headed to OSU as defensive back

Hubbard High's Shaun Lane will follow his father, Garcia, to the Ohio State football team. By

STATE COLLEGE, PA. Penn State hits in-state bonanza

Recruiting services describe this year's class as one of the school's best in years. STATE

WARREN Strip-search lawsuit costs city $52,000

The lawsuit was filed in August and settled two months later. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

Miss Holokai, Stephen Hierro to wed in spring

XNORTH ROYALTON -- Sarah Elizabeth Holokai and Stephen Thomas Hierro Jr., both of 12761 Walnut Hill,

Competing for success

By NANCILYNN GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Enjoying her newfound fame as a contestant on NBC's

RECRUITS | Penn State

Wyatt Bowman, ol, 6-6, 310, Cumberland Valley HS, Mechanicsburg, Pa. Dontey Brown, lb, 6-3, 252,

ATLANTA Home Depot teams with AARP to find older workers for stores

The chain needs 35,000 workers for its 175 new stores. ATLANTA (AP) -- Home Depot and the AARP are

"I have a no-die clause in every movie. The black people can't be dying all the time." -- Queen

HORIZON LEAGUE Wright State downs Loyola

ASSOCIATED PRESS DAYTON -- DaShaun Wood scored 21 points, Vernard Hollins had 19 and Seth Doliboa

MAHONING COUNTY Health problems delay judge's return

Judge Lisotto has been off work since December. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER

COG to propose to run recycling

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Lawrence County Council of

Kaglics mark golden jubilee at reception

XYOUNGSTOWN -- A reception was held Jan. 3 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield in celebration of the

THE AMERICAS U.S. farm subsidies snag talks on free trade area

Protesters burned U.S. flags and tossed bottles. PUEBLA, Mexico (AP) -- Talks on the Free Trade

Holland's overtime scoring helps Rayen defeat Poland

Taniesha Holland tossed in six of Rayen's seven overtime points in a 40-33 victory. By BRIAN

HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits

TELEVISION 1. "Super Bowl XXXVIII: Carolina vs. New England," CBS. 2. "Super Bowl Post-Game,"

MAHONING COUNTY MURDER TRIAL Inmate: Defendant said he fired shots

The judge closed the courtroom for safety reasons expressed by a witness. By JoANNE VIVIANO

HELOISE Readers offer ideas for underwire woes

Dear Friends: A while back, we printed a letter from a reader complaining how the wires from her

Keep pressing North Korea

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: North Korea is so secretive that it's uncertain whether it actually has nuclear

Council delays vacating street pending further investigation

NILES -- Council unanimously approved a request to vacate a portion of one city street, but it

YOUNGSTOWN Fired teacher will appeal court ruling

She claims discrimination, but the city diocese says her marriage was invalid. YOUNGSTOWN -- A

PRISCILLA WINDER REX BAUMBERGER JR.

PRISCILLA WINDER REX BAUMBERGER JR. XHONOLULU -- Kawaikui Beach Park was the setting at 2 p.m.

NBA Boozer grows with Cavs

The second-year pro has become one of the NBA's young standouts. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kneeling at the

Penguins' need for linemen filled with new six-pack

One of the recruits is the son of former major league pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. By PETE

PHILADELPHIA It's bronze, it's on eBay, it's Rocky!

EBay failed Harvey Abrams; so too, the U.S. Olympic Committee and Stallone himself. PHILADELPHIA

Trumbull County keeps same company in contract

Trumbull County keeps same company in contract WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners will renew

TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Women's college basketball

Florida St. 80, No. 2 Duke 74 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Shante Williams had 20 points and eight assists

Robbins raises concerns about budget costs

SHARON, Pa. -- Sen. Robert Robbins of Greenville, R-50th, is pleased with some of the provisions in

STACEY SLATER MICHAEL DURKIN

STACEY SLATER MICHAEL DURKIN XCAMPBELL -- The Rev. Michael Swierz officiated at 5 p.m. Jan. 2 at

Today...Cloudy. A chance of rain this morning. Highs in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 20 mph

TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Liberty's 61 percent shooting nets 12th

The Leopards kept alive their TAC title hopes by beating Hubbard, 57-46. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR

NBA A punished O'Neal punishes Cavs with a season-high 37

Los Angeles attempted 38 free throws after halftime in the 111-106 overtime win. CLEVELAND (AP) --

ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

Flyers 5, Capitals 1 PHILADELPHIA -- Antero Niittymaki made 19 saves in his first career start,

Inside

Associated Press

Associated Press VICTIM: Carlie Brucia was described by friends as a beautiful girl who loved

President wants to believe deficits don't much matter

Opinion: Having allowed the law that was designed to bring some discipline to the federal budgeting process

Nader Abdallah, dl, 6-5, 185, Rummel HS, Metairie (La.) Alex Barrow, de, 6-4, 255, Coffman HS,

YOUNGSTOWN Teacher: Let's celebrate change

The proposal calls for three parades to converge downtown. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF

AUSTINTOWN Girl's stab wound prompts probe

One account indicates that a knife was inside a stuffed animal. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL

Blue Jackets shutout

Blue Jackets shutout The minutes keep piling up for Dallas Stars goaltender Marty Turco. So do the

Local creator of software makes case for state funds

Opinion: A 2-year-old computer software creator located in downtown Youngstown has secured a major contract

NHL Turco puts clamps on Blue Jackets, 1-0

Behind the standout goalie, Dallas padded its unbeaten streak to seven. DALLAS (AP) -- The minutes

Wagner-Jenkins wedding date to be June 12

XCANFIELD -- Bob and Cheryl Wagner, 6627 Covington Cove, are revealing plans for the upcoming

WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of Feb. 8: TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard, 2

Parents announce Weaver-Ransdell engagement

XAUSTINTOWN -- Joseph and Loralee Weaver, 5648 Norquest Blvd., are announcing the engagement of

Judge dropped the ball in Clarett's NFL challenge

Opinion: Men can be and have been crippled playing professional football. As such, the National Football

BOARDMAN Man held in wife's slaying

Township police never had been called to the Oakley Avenue house before. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

NEW CASTLE Grant to help with ice rink expansion

By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Neshannock Township supervisors

Morgan-Conaway wedding to be held in gazebo

XCANFIELD -- Daniel and Diane Morgan, 430 Chatsworth Lane, are announcing the engagement of their

NEW CASTLE Mayor looks for recommendation to come soon on new police chief

There are seven candidates for the job. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW

INTERNET DEALS Being cheap could cost you more

You might end up sleeping on a Murphy bed. LOS ANGELES TIMES Hotels and airlines are finally

RAINBOW RENTALS Officials proceed with cruise for employees after sale deal

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR CANFIELD -- Rainbow Rentals officials and store

Campaigning for levy

Campaigning for levy WARREN -- A group of city workers and residents, chaired by Miriam Fife, is

The next step in the Clarett issue

The next step in the Clarett issue kOHIO STATE star Maurice Clarett was given an opening to run

LOTTERY RESULTS

LOTTERY RESULTS SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 8-5-5 Pick 4, 1-1-6-1

Barton-Tarr rite to be June 19 in Cleveland

XMr. and Mrs. Joseph Barton of Macedonia and Mr. and Mrs. James Tarr of Twinsburg, formerly of

NATIONAL RECRUITING Southern Cal sitting on throne; Sooners get most-sought player

Miami's late surge was the biggest surprise on signing day. ASSOCIATED PRESS The question

LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers

SUCCESS STORY | CAROLYN ANDREWS Her mission: making a difference

The volunteers had four hours of language class every morning. By MARY ELLEN PELLEGRINI

ACHIEVEMENTS

ACHIEVEMENTS Charity aid projects implemented by Carolyn Andrews in the Ukraine: CAROLYN'S

COLUMBIANA CO. Officials consider hiring some help

The commissioners' two-person staff is swamped with work, a commissioner said. By NORMAN LEIGH

Celebration held to mark Naples 50th anniversary

XAUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. Naples of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary

NBA ROUNDUP | Wednesday's other games

Raptors 110, Magic 90 TORONTO -- Donyell Marshall had a season-high 32 points and Jalen Rose had

PREP BOYS Harding falls to George Jr. for fourth loss

WARREN -- Brandon Stores scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as George Junior Academy defeated

GIRLS HOOPS Davidson comes off the bench for Irish

The senior led Ursuline to a 68-30 romp over Cardinal Mooney on senior night. YOUNGSTOWN --

NATION Consumers hit shopping centers to keep retail sales hot

Frigid weather spurred sales of winter apparel. NEW YORK (AP) -- Consumers lured by record-

Noted writer to address health-care alliance

WEST MIDDLESEX Pa. -- Well-known writer Conrad Meier will be the main speaker at the Penn Ohio

NEW CASTLE SCHOOLS Audit: District violated state law

The superintendent blamed a prior board and administration for the findings. By LAURE CIOFFI

BEST SELLERS | Top rankings

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

BOARDMAN -- Jay and Pam Guidos have tried several ideas and have done many small things well, and

Washington Post

Washington Post SOLDIER OF GOD: Captain Dan Knight is a Green Beret turned unarmed military

CANFIELD Rent-A-Center announces plans to buy Rainbow

-------The company's stock value shot up 94 percent at news of the acquisition. By CYNTHIA

ICY EXPRESSWAY

The Vindicator/William D. Lewis DRAIN CLEARING: Workers from the Youngstown Waste Water Department

Driver killed in collision with panel truck

SHEAKLEYVILLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said Darla A. Hunter, 45, of Jefferson Street,

Winner Advertising gets baked-products account

Winner Advertising gets baked-products account SHARON, Pa. -- Winner Advertising has been named

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent St. wins 15th, beats Northern Ill.

ASSOCIATED PRESS DEKALB, Ill. -- Scott Cutley scored 16 points as Kent State beat Northern

Buckeyes sign 23 players to fill void left by seniors

OSU will lose 26 seniors who were the core of the 2002 national-title team. COLUMBUS (AP) -- After

Laura McKendry, Ryan McBride choose June date

XPOLAND -- Thomas and Diane McKendry, 6986 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, are announcing the engagement

RECRUITS | Pittsburgh

Robbie Agnone, TE, 6-5, 224, Red Land HS, Etters, Pa. Craig Bokor, DE, 6-3, 270, Hopewell HS,

YOUNGSTOWN In early 1900s, blacks flocked

Many blacks came to the area in search of jobs. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

BIG TEN BASKETBALL Stockman glows again in OSU win

He sparkled for the second straight game after being banned from a team trip. COLUMBUS (AP) --

May wedding set by Miss Bondi, Gavin Slater

XAUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bondi of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The Niles Knights of Columbus will have a spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m.

Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Psalm 16:1

Icy roads cause delays, closings in Mahoning, Shenango valleys

Conditions affected schools and closed two roads briefly. YOUNGSTOWN -- Icy roads plagued the

MAHONING COUNTY Continual rape trial delays frustrate victims' families

Davis has changed his plea three times and is on his fourth attorney. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR

INTERNET E-mail marketers take poetic license with spam

Spammers are using poetry and prose to outwit spam filters. By DANIEL RUBIN KNIGHT RIDDER

JASMIN JOHN STEPHEN COOPER

JASMIN JOHN STEPHEN COOPER XCUREPE, Trinidad -- The wedding of Jasmin Judy John and Stephen

Health and Safety Expo

Health and Safety Expo YOUNGSTOWN -- Chaney High School, 731 S. Hazelwood, is sponsoring its third

Animal-rights message has skipped a generation

Younger consumers are keeping warm in fur. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS CHICAGO -- A funny thing

Clarett's benefactor linked to gambling during 2002 season

Bobby Dellimuti made 27 phone calls to an offshore gambling number. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The

For release weekend editions Feb. 7-8

For release weekend editions Feb. 7-8 AP Sportlight By The Associated Press Compiled By PAUL

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA George Junior Republic 75, Warren Harding 62 Mineral

REGION

REGION Author, attorney to speak in Canton CANTON -- The Greater Canton Writers' Guild will hear

PENN STATE Campus experiences an increase in assaults

Borough and university officials say excessive drinking caused the rise. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)

AUSTINTOWN Resident seeks OK for 9/11 memorial

Pat Connolly Sr. says private donations would pay for the memorial. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

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