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WARREN A pat-down by cops irks city driver

Cops should serve and protect, not humiliate and abuse, an attorney said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Ballet for everyone

The Ohio Ballet's performance Friday will combine dance and gospel music. By NANCILYNN GATTA


YOUNGSTOWN Diocese report offers details of 19 abuse cases

The report said allegations were made against 2 percent of priests, none recently. By D.A.


NBA CONTEST James may show slam-dunk skills

The Cavs rookie rejected an NBA invitation to compete, but is reconsidering. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Poland surges to repel Canfield in 56-48 win

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CANFIELD -- Poland High boys basketball Ken Grisdale knew


Volney Rogers pupil wins MLK essay prize

Volney Rogers pupil wins MLK essay prize YOUNGSTOWN -- Jennifer Drombetta, 13, a seventh-grader at


Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Girard and Liberty:

Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD Feb. 2 Criminal damage: An


In Sharon, 2 men face charges involving thefts

SHARON, Pa. -- Police arrested Joseph Kirkland, 41, of New Castle Avenue on charges of robbery and


Barbara Reynolds and Tovy Thomas to marry July 10

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement is being made by James Sr. and Bonnie Reynolds of Toronto, Ohio, and


WARREN Driver complains of pat-down by police

Cops should serve and protect, not humiliate and abuse, an attorney said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Tool maker lands 2-year federal contract

THE VINDICATOR COLUMBIANA -- A Columbiana tool maker has received a contract to make 12,000


INVESTING Economists predict smaller market gains this year

Stock returns will average 8 percent to 10 percent this year, one speaker said. THE VINDICATOR


CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Aleksey Morozov took a trip to Las Vegas. Rico Fata opted for traveling to

CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Aleksey Morozov took a trip to Las Vegas. Rico Fata opted for traveling to


Former tech teacher faces sex charge

LISBON -- A former teacher at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center faces a felony charge


Policy confident about Couch

Policy confident about Couch Browns president Carmen Policy is confident that salary issues can be


AUSTINTOWN Grandma, mom face judge in stabbing case

The victim is in stable condition at an Akron hospital. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


FBI reveals parts of note found with victim of necklace bomb

The note contained a drawing of a McDonald's sign and a road map. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- The FBI


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 5 to


BOYS BASKETBALL Clemente exceeds 1,000-point mark in JFK's 54-51 loss

The senior guard scored 16 points against Hickory for 1,007 over his career. WARREN -- Colin


PA. SCHOOLS There is too much riding on state tests, parties say

The tests determine if schools make progress in meeting new mandates. HARRISBURG (AP) --


A door opens for Cyprus

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: With Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and


Tribe's radio man is pro-fan

It's the voice that separates him and provides his identity. It's his ability to communicate, to


Tigers upend LaBrae in TAC

Newton Falls dropped the Vikings into a tie for first place with Lakeview. By BRIAN RICHESSON


AROUND THE NHL | Tuesday's other games

Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 4 TAMPA, Fla. -- Gary Roberts scored with 44.4 seconds left in the third


YOUNGSTOWN Diocese report links 19 priests to abuse cases

The report said allegations were made against 2 percent of priests, none recently. By D.A.


ORLANDO, FLA. Disney's ban on Segways angers disabled visitors

A park spokeswoman said the devices haven't been approved by the FDA. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Search for old classmates reveals some surprises

I have this strange hobby of tracking down old friends, acquaintances, classmates, boyfriends,


SPRINGFIELD TWP. Officials ask for sewer funding

A March 1 deadline is looming. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW SPRINGFIELD --


NEWTON FALLS SCHOOLS Ex-mayor says board isn't promoting levy

There will be a meeting for residents to voice their concerns. By ERIC GROSSO VINDICATOR


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Health insurance costs are targeted

Last year, county officials revised coverage to produce a savings. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


HELOISE Either term may apply to the same appliance

Dear Heloise: What is the difference, if any, between a slow cooker and a pot with a crock insert?


Columbiana County opens new bids for waterline pact

LISBON -- Four companies are seeking the contract to install a waterline after the project was rebid


REVIEW Novel 'Holy Fools' provides wicked fun

What is it about those bad boys? By SUSAN HALL-BALDUF KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Holy Fools,"


Clark gets nomination at Westminster College's mock convention

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Gen. Wesley Clark earned the Democratic presidential nomination and Dennis


NHL Rule changes will affect goalies

The width of pads will be reduced from 12 inches to 10. HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) -- Life for NHL


Associated Press

Associated Press NO SEGWAYS: Meredy Jenkins, 55, uses her Segway HT to get around her neighborhood


BLACK HISTORY MONTH Leader of victorious suit tells of taking on Texaco

Witnesses, documentation and the right law firm are keys to success, speaker says. By PETER H.


STANDINGS Horizon League

MEN ConferenceAll Games WLPct.WLPct. Milwaukee111.917166.727 Green Bay93.750157.682 Wright


BROWNS Policy sees Couch return

The Browns president believes the quarterback's salary can be reworked. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns


Fugitive arrested

Fugitive arrested YOUNGSTOWN -- Lance Julious, who was featured Sunday in The Vindicator as the


Packard to work on European van

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Delphi Packard Electric Systems will develop the entire electrical


WARREN Owner of nightclub debates closing

It's the owner's responsibility to control what happens at the club, the mayor says. By DENISE


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .46 21.55 21.56 Avalon Holdings,3.713.80 Bank


Parents announce Linton-Handel engagement

XLAKE MILTON -- Announcement is being made of the engagement of Devon Elizabeth Linton and Neville


Danielle Frazzini, Timothy Tatarka are engaged

XLAKE MILTON -- Frank and Diane Tatarka, 17964 Glendale Drive, are announcing the engagement of


The artist isn't black, but his subjects are, in "Hirschfeld's Harlem" (Glenn Young-Applause, $75).

The artist isn't black, but his subjects are, in "Hirschfeld's Harlem" (Glenn Young-Applause, $75).


JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House All systems go: Home automation gains popularity

We recently returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and weren't surprised to


TOP 10

TOP 10 The real deals Ten Caribbean resort bargains, from Caribbean Travel & amp; Life


NASCAR Kenseth lacks flamboyancy, but has consistency

By some standards, the defending champion isn't exciting enough. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Matt


Children and nurse have heart-to-heart talk

Samantha Morris, 3, of Canfield, a preschooler at Zion Christian School in Youngstown, puts her hand


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Campbell 60, Chaney 53 Mooney 43, Ursuline 40


Salem police officer cited

Salem police officer cited SALEM -- A city police officer was cited after a traffic accident


ICL Western Reserve clinches tie

Another win will give the Blue Devils the crown outright. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR


Miss Raseta to be bride of Eric Stoelinga

XCHICAGO -- Announcement of the engagement of Mary Kathryn Raseta, 535 W. Brompton, and Eric Anthony


CLARETT Judge asked to suspend decision pending appeal

The NFL will appeal a decision to allow younger players into the draft. NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL


COMCAST CORP. Analysts question offer for Disney

Disney executives are discussing how to increase the company's earnings. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) --


MAC/TAC Salem's uprising subdues Warriors

The Quakers turned a 23-10 surge into a 60-49 triumph over West Branch. BELOIT -- The Salem High


YOUNGSTOWN Dead dog left on agency's doorstep

An investigator said he thinks it's an intimidation attempt. YOUNGSTOWN -- The humane investigator


SOCCER Mexico blanks Americans to deny U.S. an Olympic berth

Mexico captured the region's last spot for the Athens Games. GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) -- First, it


Wrongful-death suit goes to federal court

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Youngstown-area family's wrongful-death lawsuit against officials and police in


TONIGHT

TONIGHT UMy Favorite wants to be your favorite, too. This band from Long Island, N.Y. will play


MELLON ARENA Pens tie record for home losses

Boston's 6-3 triumph was the 11th-straight defeat at The Igloo. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh


LIBERTY, GIRARD Melfi: Trustees should have asked privately

Liberty officials propose a more regional approach to police and fire protection. By TIM YOVICH


BASKETBALL Ill.-Chicago is big challenge for YSU men

Youngstown's women's team is playing in Dayton Thursday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Carry A Rose66.0017.205.60 Son of A Bush(A Merriman)8.405.20


LORDSTOWN Camera helps to give green light to trucks near the GM complex

Lordstown is one of the first Northeast Ohio communities to use the technology. By SHERRI L.


Kentucky's Barbour finally has another e-Rupp-tion

Baylor took it on the chin from 11th-ranked Texas. ASSOCIATED PRESS LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The last


AREA

AREA Girard hosts makeup games GIRARD -- The Brookfield boys basketball makeup games at Girard


OHIO FirstEnergy softens stance on rate plan

Opponents say the utility's plan would drive competition out of the state. COLUMBUS (AP) --


EARLY ACTION SHOTS: Eadweard Muybridge's 19th-century strides in motion photography are the focus of

EARLY ACTION SHOTS: Eadweard Muybridge's 19th-century strides in motion photography are the focus of


AROUND THE NBA | Tuesday's games

Jazz 86, Trail Blazers 81 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Carlos Arroyo scored 14 of his 20 points in the


RED WINGS Injured Hasek shelved

Detroit's veteran goalie hopes to return to the team next season. DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red


LAWRENCE COUNTY Hazardous-waste cleanup to be offered

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County will participate in a household hazardous-waste cleanup this


YOUNGSTOWN Guilty verdict in baby's killing

Drummond turned to his sister and shrugged his shoulders after the verdicts. By BOB JACKSON


STRUTHERS City projects receive state, federal grants

The work includes a storm-drainage effort and an environmental assessment. By MARALINE KUBIK


Citizens should support Warren fire and police

Opinion: Citizens should support Warren fire and police EDITOR: I was honored when asked to be


SHARPSVILLE School board votes to appoint Sharon teacher to vacant seat

SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Kimberly Barringer is once again a member of the Sharpsville Area School Board.


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Workers start filling Rte. 164 potholes

Traffic will be maintained, but drivers should expect delays, the official said. By NANCY TULLIS


REGION

REGION SEC investigates accounting at Goodyear AKRON -- The federal Securities and Exchange


Levy-Wiegand wedding is set for May 22

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Gluck, 3645 Sampson Road, are announcing the forthcoming


BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Stephanie Dixie and Anthony Jones, 1056 High St., Youngstown, girl, Feb. 8.


"It's a good opportunity to visit with Americans and get some good food."

Opinion: "It's a good opportunity to visit with Americans and get some good food." Scott McClellan White


Today is Wednesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2004. There are 324 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2004. There are 324 days left in the year. On this date


POLAND TOWNSHIP Former police chief will remain with force as a part-time officer

Massullo was granted a leave of absence. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND


COLUMBUS Taft urges limits on civil lawsuits

Taft urged farm leaders to press for passage of a bill limiting damages and fees. By JEFF ORTEGA


Reassignment at Warren PD doesn't inspire confidence

Opinion: If the Warren police chief and city administration were looking for ways to make people feel less


Getting a read on reading

A federal grant pays for instruction and materials. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


DECORATING Shades of brown give rooms a touch of hot chocolate

Warm browns give a room a cozy feel, decorators say. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.


Man receives sentence in death of girlfriend

Man receives sentence in death of girlfriend WARREN -- A 27-year-old Bristolville man who pleaded


FARRELL Police seek to share funding, team up

The money could help fund a youth or community police academy. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


CHRISTIAN FILMS A historical list

"The Ten Commandments" (1923): Cecil B. DeMille directed this early silent film depiction of Moses


GETTING IT RIGHT

Elyse Marie Healey of Canfield, a contestant in the Ohio Junior Miss pageant, is a classically


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Life would be more meaningful without 'Gene'

Dear Annie: I have lived with "Gene" for almost 15 years, although we are not married. When we first


EAST LIVERPOOL Officer pleads to charges

Sentencing is set for April; a felony charge was dropped. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM


Grades for Ohio

Grades for Ohio Ohio was one of eight states to earn an A for its curriculum standards and


NEW CASTLE No residents of nursing home remain

Only eight employees remain in the building. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW


AUSTINTOWN Police seek known suspect in change scam at businesses

AUSTINTOWN -- Police are looking for a woman accused of stealing money from area stores by saying


PRIMPING: Dame Edna (played by Australian actor Barry Humphries) will be her resplendent, funny self

PRIMPING: Dame Edna (played by Australian actor Barry Humphries) will be her resplendent, funny self


Bill shields businesses from obesity lawsuits

COLUMBUS -- Civil liability immunity would be granted to restaurants, grocers and other food-


NBA 76ers fire Randy Ayers as coach as team falters

The ex-OSU coach became the first casualty of Philadelphia's poor season. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The


COLUMBUS Blue Jackets making non-playoff plans

Due to the state of the game, most non-contenders are taking a hard look at cutting costs.