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YOUNGSTOWN In early 1900s, blacks flocked
Many blacks came to the area in search of jobs. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Children cannot learn on empty stomachs
Opinion: Too often, studies on poverty and hunger are met with disbelief. After all, this is America, the
Versatile Katz is a special breed
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Last season, Boardman High had three senior
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Fans show a love for old valentines
Remember the valentine box at school? It was probably a shoe box covered with red paper and
PRO BOWL McNair in Honolulu is long overdue; Wilkins set
The New England Patriots have just three players -- the fewest from a champion since 1987.
NHL Labor uncertainty adds different feel to All-Star contest
The upcoming trade deadline and the possibility of a lockout next year lie ahead. ST. PAUL, Minn.
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Hollys Cuisine (B Miller)5.802.802.10 Easy Sahbra (G
Iowa edges Indiana in two OTs
Iowa coach Steve Alford won his first game on his alma mater's home floor. ASSOCIATED PRESS
WARREN SCHOOLS Officials discuss goals for building project
The OSFC is paying for the bulk of the project. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
MIKE BRAUN Training starts for new Ohio CCW law
With Ohio's new concealed-carry weapons law prepared to go into effect within two months or so, the
Harding grinds out SVC win
The Raiders responded to consecutive losses by beating Mooney. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
Young football players pick school over mental, physical rigors of NFL
Even the best recruits question the jump from high school to the NFL. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Brian
PRO BOWL ROSTER
PRO BOWL ROSTER Sunday At Honolulu American Football Conference Offense (x-injured, will
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Austintown Community Baseball -- will conduct player registration today, Sunday and Feb.
AT & amp;T PEBBLE BEACH NATIONAL
AT & amp;T PEBBLE BEACH NATIONAL Friday Pebble Beach, Calif. Purse: $5.3 million Played
CULTURAL CELEBRATION
The Vindicator/Bruce Palmer AFRICAN DANCE: Angel Napier, a Youngstown State University student
Dantonio adds coaches
Dantonio adds coaches Pat Narduzzi, the son of former Youngstown State football coach Bill
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Scarvel named coach at Reynolds
It's nice to see a son follow in his father's footsteps. Mention Farrell High football and the first
GROVE CITY COLLEGE Current affairs panel features experts from Army War College
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Military experts will take part in a current affairs panel from 9 a.m. to noon
New league, same rivalry
Terrell Eargle, Mark Aikens and Fitch's defense were too much for Boardman. By JOHN KOVACH
WESTERN PA. PREP BASKETBALL SCORES
FRIDAY BOYS Albert Gallitin 64, Laurel Highlands 57 Aliquippa 69, Center 21 Allderdice 50,
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Kerry turns toward battling Bush as he works to keep primary lead
Bush said Democrats are poised to raise taxes. ASSOCIATED PRESS Sparring with President Bush
ALL-STAR GAME Magic believes James belongs
The retired All-Star says both LaBron and Carmelo Anthony should be playing. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Children escape injury as fire destroys home
MERCER, Pa. -- A baby sitter and several small children escaped a fire that destroyed the home of an
PENNSYLVANIA Study charts rates, risk of obesity in schoolchildren
HARRISBURG (AP) -- A study that tracked a group of 25,000 Pennsylvania pupils for three school years
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER AVE WE HIT BOTTOM yet? It's a question Mahoning
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Div.WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2820.583--7-3W-715-813-1219-
AUSTINTOWN Girl's stab wound prompts investigation
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER AUSTINTOWN -- A 7-year-old girl, a stuffed animal and a
MAC/CITY Poland's MAC streak snapped by Alliance
The Bulldogs hadn't lost a conference game since the 2000-01 season. POLAND -- The Poland High
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Area events
TODAY Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, University Center. The movie "Boycott," 6 p.m., tells
PREP WRESTLING Easton secures 4th straight title
Its state title was the fourth in six years that the PIAA has sponsored the event. HERSHEY, Pa.
WINDOW TO THE PAST Owner kept 1830s home as it was built
Despite pleas from friends, Evelyn Minor refused to have a bathroom installed. WAYNESBURG, Pa.
BASKETBALL Garnett's final spurt sinks Cavs
The Timberwolves' ace re-entered the game and finished off the Cavaliers. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --
TRUMBULL COUNTY Man gets 6 years for vehicular homicide
The defendant said he wished it was his life, not a teen's, that was taken. By STEPHEN SIFF
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo LABOR POOL: Blacks were originally brought into the steel mills here to
YOUNGSTOWN Burglary suspect charged with resisting and assault
The suspect twice was sprayed in the face with pepper spray. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 19-year-old Evanston
HOW TO HELP Father killed
Checks: Make payable to the "Troy Carter Fund." Will benefit the family of the father of four slain
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
VSA | Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer Services Agency, a United Way Agency, is a local resource for volunteer recruitment,
COURTS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses David E. Thomas, 30, of 1727 Stillwagon, Apt. 2, Warren, and
HUBBARD Davis enjoys running in year-long fitness challenge
Challenged by a Web site club, Keith Davis ran more than 2,000 miles last year. By JOHN KOVACH
SCOTT SHALAWAY Short February seems like longest of months
Even during this leap year February remains the shortest month of the year. Why, then, does it seem
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS
Women are less likely to seek help after experiencing symptoms, studies show. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO
NOTEBOOK | NHL All-Star game
Last-minute additions: Right wing Glen Murray of the Boston Bruins and defenseman Pavel Kubina of
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today -- Swimming at Butler/Wright St./Xavier, 2 p.m. Thursday -- Men's
GOLF Ridley will stay despite protests
The USGA's incoming president will not quit Augusta National. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- The
MARATHON TRIALS Culpepper triumphs; Folk is 51st
Matt Folk, an assistant coach at Youngstown State, was clocked in 2:26:24. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Speece, Zatchok key Western Reserve to league victory
The Blue Devils improved to 12-4 overall while staying unbeaten in the ICL. By GREG GULAS
GIVING
GIVING The United Way To make a donation to the United Way of Lawrence County send checks to:
Singh singes Pebble Beach
Singh singes Pebble Beach Vijay Singh recovered from a rugged start by unleashing five birdies in
WINNING NUMBERS | January 31-February 6
OHIO Friday 2/6 Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-0-0 Pick 4, 6-7-5-1 Buckeye 5, 2-18-21-22-31 Mega
Report: Ohio racing officials in violation
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State Racing Commission members and employees routinely bet on horse races and
PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONFERENCE DeMonaco's 3-pointer gives Westminster 94-93 win over Thiel
By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT GREENVILLE -- While it wasn't the shot heard
BASKETBALL Division I football recruit McGarry disciplined by Poland committee
He will miss three games for two arrests within 24 hours. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT POLAND -- Two
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Balanced Sebring stops pesky Lisbon
Lisbon coach Joe Siefke said his team missed a golden opportunity. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR
HORIZON CSU still has no answers for Detroit
Cleveland State was drilled, 77-55, while Wright State gave a better account of itself. ASSOCIATED
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Western Reserve Fish & amp; Game, 1058 W. 3rd St., Niles, Ohio.
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Krezeczowski enjoying best collegiate year
AKRON -- Lori Krezeczowski, a Niles McKinley High graduate, is enjoying her best collegiate
WATERFOWL SEASONS 'Spotty' was the word for 2003-04
Weather patterns, moisture played the part of spoiler for many waterfowlers. By DUCKS UNLIMITED
Totals
Totals Year-end figures show 233,700 people were working locally at year's end, compared with
Attorney attempts to clear priest
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- An attorney for a Roman Catholic priest charged in connection with the death of a
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent State drops CMU to 11th straight defeat
Akron fell behind early and lost at Eastern Michigan. ASSOCIATED PRESS MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. --
Associated Press
Associated Press GUIDE: The Rev. Anthony Spearman, a pastor at Moore's Chapel AME Zion Church in
Vindicator file photo, 1960
Vindicator file photo, 1960 A COMMUNITY CENTER: Third Baptist Church on Park Hill Drive is one of
AUSTINTOWN Girl's stab wound prompts probe
One account indicates that a knife was inside a stuffed animal. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
POSTSEASON Sectionals this week get the ball rolling
The boys teams get first crack on Wednesday at Crest Lanes in Warren. Ohio high school bowling's
NBA ROUNDUP Friday's other games
Hawks 100, Celtics 96 BOSTON -- The Atlanta Hawks won consecutive games for the first time this
PENNSYLVANIA Tentative professor contract proposed
There is still a question of whether union members will approve the pact. HARRISBURG (AP) --
U.N. should investigate sale of Pakistan's nuclear secrets
Opinion: If there were such a thing as a human weapon of mass destruction, it would be Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan,
PROMOTIONS
PROMOTIONS Petty Officer 3rd class Navy Petty Officer 3rd class Erik B. Adams, son of Kim A.
Authorities fear larger sniper zone
The most recent shootings could be part of a plan to throw off detectives. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A
PREP NOTEBOOK Eibel gains 500th win
This is the sixth different school he's coached at since 1961. ASSOCIATED PRESS It's one thing
FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS AUTO RACING AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION--Named Dan Henley consultant
RALEIGH, N.C. Helping pastors help the jobless
Clergy are often at a loss when congregants ask for help finding a job. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) --
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
TCU women cruise past Tulane
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Sandora Irvin scored 13 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead No. 18
GOLF ROUNDUP Luke Donald leads by one at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson were in the group trailing him. ASSOCIATED PRESS PEBBLE BEACH,
BOXING Heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis retires still holding the title
Not since Rocky Marciano has a heavyweight champ gone out on top. ASSOCIATED PRESS Lennox Lewis
FRIDAY'S NBA BOXES
FRIDAY'S NBA BOXES TIMBERWOLVES 103, CAVALIERS 92 CLEVELAND (92) -- Williams 3-7 3-4 9, Boozer
ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz
Cabin fever has struck and lots of local anglers are looking for ways to break their suffering from
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Canton Timken 71, Wilson 56 Struthers at Chaney,
MERCER COUNTY Commissioner worries that funds won't cover courthouse restoration
Interest earnings should help cover the costs, one commissioner said. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
DONN HANDICAP Funny Cide ready for return
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- When Funny Cide hears the crinkle of a peppermint candy wrapper two
PA. UNITED WAY Nonprofits fight to obtain more contributions
The United Fund in Ellwood City finished its fund drive short of its goal. By LAURE CIOFFI
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Lakeview holds off Newton Falls
The Bulldogs stayed alive in the conference title race with a 54-48 win. By JAMIE TRINA
FRIDAY'S MEN'S BASKETBALL
FRIDAY'S MEN'S BASKETBALL EAST Bates 80, Colby 73 Bowdoin 77, Tufts 65 Brandeis 82, Emory 72
FOOTBALL Clarett must prove himself
That's how scouts view the running back's prospects in the NFL. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Now that Maurice
MAHONING COUNTY Task force relentlessly pursues fugitives
The task force, featured on 'America's Most Wanted,' has made 3,000 arrests. By PATRICIA MEADE
Spartans whip up big field-goal percentage at Buckeyes' expense
Michigan State shot 73.3 percent -- the highest ever against an Ohio State team. COLUMBUS (AP) --