News for February 15, 2004

FOR REPAIR TASKS

Make sure to get an estimate for the work you need, and agree on payment terms. By REBECCA SLOAN

NBA Nets make Frank 9-0, top Cavs

Lawrence Frank tied the league record for the best start as a coach. CLEVELAND (AP) -- When it

REGIONAL AIRPORT Get out of town! Vacationers snap up low-cost resort flights

Valley response to the service has been strong. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

MAHONING COUNTY TRIAL Woman tells of threats

The judge stopped testimony to admonish the defendant for acting up. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Some Valley reservists return; others to go

VIENNA -- Sixteen Air Force reservists with the 910th Airlift Wing returned to Youngstown Air

Associated Press

Associated Press REMEMBERING HIS SON: Allan Feaster sits among photographs of his son, Durrell

Guide for the disabled wins society's award

Guide for the disabled wins society's award RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Cheryl and Bill Duke wrote "The

NHL ROUNDUP | Wednesday's other games

Red Wings 4, Sharks 2 DETROIT -- Steve Yzerman scored twice in what could be a costly victory for

SHARON, PA. Witnesses: Man confessed slaying of girlfriend

Authorities said the victim was shot once in the side and once in the head. By HAROLD GWIN

YOUNGSTOWN Judge orders lawyer to undergo mental evaluation

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Boardman attorney Richard Olivito must

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Boardman 68, Rocky River Magnificat 43 Salem 49, Mooney

WKBN-TV, WYFX-TV Union workers ratify a 3-year pact

The union said it will work to win back advertisers who pulled their ads. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. James Blomstrom, a member in the law firm of Harrington, Hoppe &amp; amp;

YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. James Blomstrom, a member in the law firm of Harrington, Hoppe & amp;

HORIZON Twyman leads Detroit past Wright State

DAYTON (AP) -- Jimmy Twyman scored 22 points to lead Detroit to a 74-60 win over Wright State on

NASCAR Ganassi drivers are fast learners

Casey Mears and Jamie McMurray are hoping for strong performances. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) --

NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

76ers 113, Wizards 88 PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson scored 25 points and Philadelphia gave interim

YOUNGSTOWN Police chief makes plans for one cop in cruisers

The union president says this change is a big safety concern. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Westminster is ambushed by Grove City

The Titans were dealt their first loss in the PAC after seven wins, 100-95. By BILL ALBRIGHT

MAHONING COUNTY Gains attempts to block judge

Judge Maloney cited a conflict of interest, but Gains said there isn't one. By BOB JACKSON

GROVE CITY, PA. College donates $250K for downtown

The bulk of the money will be available in the form of a matching grant. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- An

Brookfield school levy is worthy of public support

Opinion: Brookfield school levy is worthy of public support EDITOR: Four years ago I was given the

"George Bush, who speaks of strength, has made America weaker -- weaker economically, weaker in our

Opinion: "George Bush, who speaks of strength, has made America weaker -- weaker economically, weaker in our

Facts don't support the view that Trumbull is losing out

Opinion: Before complaints about Trumbull County not receiving its fair share of state and federal

Titans lose first in PAC

Titans lose first in PAC Westminster College lost for the first time in the Presidents' Athletic

Sharpsville to seek bids for street project

SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The borough is moving forward with plans to beautify its downtown business

FLATTERING FIT Looking fashionable

Looking fashionable has less to do with women putting the most up-to-the-second styles on their body

Big Ten to experiment with instant replay

Big Ten to experiment with instant replay The NCAA Football Rules Committee has recommended that

Events planned to mark Civil War anniversary

Events planned to mark Civil War anniversary NEW MARKET, Va. (AP) -- More than 20 communities and

Coming Sunday

Coming Sunday A special NASCAR and Daytona 500 preview, including driver profiles and a poster.

Freeing an oppressed people and securing oil isn't bad

Opinion: Freeing an oppressed people and securing oil isn't bad EDITOR: Those who accuse the Bush

REVIEW First novel spins sharp, witty tale of rhyme with darker reasons

Debra Weinstein, herself a poet, gives this tale of academia the right tone. By MARTA SALIJ

MCDONALD Pension misdirection costs village in penalties

The village received a refund from PERS and applied it to the correct fund. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Timothy and Tina Mayle, 192 S. Navarre, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 12. John

Fire damages garage

Fire damages garage AUSTINTOWN -- Fire caused $12,000 in damage to a garage this morning at 5131

h"I like Jon Stewart on the 'The Daily Show.' He's emerged as having a real voice. It's kind of

VALENTINE'S DAY While hearts go pitter-pat; cash registers go ka-CHING!

For the holiday, one store sells dog cookies shaped like cats and mailmen. THE RECORD (BERGEN

WOMEN'S ROUNDUP Top 25 games

No. 1 Texas 66, Texas A & amp;M 55 AUSTIN, Texas -- Heather Schreiber scored 16 points and

POLAND INTERSECTION Right turn, wrong lane

There were 10 traffic accidents at the intersection last year, according to the police chief. By

REGION

REGION Eckerd closing opens door to Giant Eagle CANFIELD -- Giant Eagle has purchased the

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John L. Ausnehmer, legal age, of 8013 Spartan Drive, Boardman,

Erin Bloomberg, R.D. Carcelli III to wed July 16

XSTRUTHERS -- Robert and Deborah Bloomberg, 264 Hopewell Drive, and Robert and Roxann Carcelli, 409

May wedding set by Miss Pittman and Shea Sudimak

XAmy Michelle Pittman, 11588 Silica Road, North Jackson, and Shea John Sudimak, 34 S. Schenley Road,

JOAN LEONARD RONALD RHODES

JOAN LEONARD RONALD RHODES XBOARDMAN -- Joan E. Leonard and Ronald E. Rhodes were married at 5

So who, then, are you to judge your neighbor?

So who, then, are you to judge your neighbor? James 4:12

Miss Sorrenti, Joel Fox to wed in September rite

XMANSFIELD -- The engagement of Ivana Sorrenti and Joel T. Fox, both of Columbus, is being announced

Poland turns the tables

Steffi Graf and Lauren Umble played different roles in the Bulldogs' victory over Canfield. By

Kristen L. Shaffer is bride-elect of Adam J. Piccirillo

XNEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The engagement of Kristen Leigh Shaffer and Adam Jeffrey Piccirillo is being

MEN'S BASKETBALL SCORES

MEN'S BASKETBALL SCORES Wednesday EAST Alvernia 66, Misericordia 51 Binghamton 58, Albany,

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Drive By3.002.202.10 Electric Glitter(W Popio)2.602.10

Raymond George mops the marble floor inside the Butler Institute of American Art. He was working

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent State's late effort seals win over Buffalo

No Akron player scored in double figures in a close win over Miami. ASSOCIATED PRESS KENT --

Program seeks families to host young Japanese

Program seeks families to host young Japanese YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio 4-H International Program is

WEATHERSFIELD Support U.S. titanium industry, coalition urges

RMI Titanium gets about one-third of its sales from defense contracts. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

BIG TEN Hoosiers pound PSU; Minnesota ends skid

Northwestern beat Purdue, 40-39, for its second straight upset win. ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE

MINERAL RIDGE Panel denies 2 requests for zone changes

MINERAL RIDGE -- The Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission denied two zone change requests

TOYS Industry takes on discount stores

Toy makers are trying to help smaller retailers threatened by Wal-Mart. NEW YORK (AP) -- Led by

Hepatitis A case reported

MONACA, Pa. (AP) -- The state Health Department is trying to determine if a fast-food employee

NEW CASTLE School board hires firm to study stadium upgrade

Habitat for Humanity was given the land on Oak Street to build homes. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- New

CVB money at issue

CVB money at issue WARREN -- The lawyer for Trumbull County commissioners has requested a meeting

AUSTINTOWN Former Frank Ohl treasurer arraigned

She is the second school employee arrested on a theft charge in 12 months. AUSTINTOWN --The former

BEST SELLERS Top rankings

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Last Juror," by John Grisham (Doubleday, $27.95) 2. "The Da Vinci

IMCLONE SYSTEMS FDA approves cancer drug involved in Martha Stewart stock-trading case

The drug has proved effective for tumor reduction in some cases. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Erbitux, the

MAHONING COUNTY Judge tosses bed-tax lawsuit

The county will try to get back tax dollars being held by the visitors bureau. By BOB JACKSON

Maher-Owen engagement is announced

XCANFIELD --The engagement of Jaime Maher, 3235 Starwick Court, and Scott Owen, 3315 Meanderwood

Microsoft code for Windows is leaked on Net

SEATTLE (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. says incomplete portions of the source code for some versions of its

WESTERN RESERVE SCHOOLS Board talks about operating levy

No deficit is predicted this year. BERLIN CENTER -- The Western Reserve Board of Education talked

YOUNGSTOWN Governor Taft praises Turning Technologies company

Ohio needs to nurture small businesses, the governor said. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS

OHIO SCHOOLS State auditor puts Sebring schools on fiscal watch

COLUMBUS -- State Auditor Betty D. Montgomery placed Sebring School District on fiscal watch status

SUNNY CHUNG TRACY PITT

SUNNY CHUNG TRACY PITT XKETTERING -- Sunny Eusun Chung, daughter of Dr. Hyung Rewl and Seungja

Workers suffer minor injuries as molten steel sprays

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio (AP) -- Eighteen workers were treated for minor injuries Friday after an

YOUNGSTOWN Ruling favors St. E's workers

The ruling was based on a complaint filed by 10 St. Elizabeth's workers. YOUNGSTOWN -- A National

AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY McDonald Board of Education, 7:30 p.m., high school library. Mahoning Soil and

Signatures fall short in sales tax repeal effort

Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell vowed to continue the repeal effort. By JEFF ORTEGA

CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- During the 1992-93 season the Pittsburgh Penguins, then two-time defending

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Justin' doesn't sound as wonderful as she says

Dear Annie: I have been married to "Justin" for 10 years, and we have four wonderful children. We

The Sources

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

WARREN Funding means shows will go on at amphitheater

Programming begins June 9. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A deal between

Network gets back to basics with mtvU

The campus network is touting its first find. By TARA WEISS HARTFORD COURANT For college

INDICTMENTS

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County A Boardman man accused of stabbing his wife to death last week was

BLUE JACKETS Kings' streak comes to end

Columbus ended Los Angeles' seven-game unbeaten streak with a 3-2 win. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Los

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES NETS 105, CAVALIERS 85 NEW JERSEY (105) -- Jefferson 7-12 2-2 17,

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune RABBI-APPROVED: Rabbi Mordechai Roizman works with the Krispy Kreme doughnut

PUPILS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

PUPILS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Winners announced The winner of the recent Elementary Prep Bowl

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith E. Claiborne, 34, of 1710 Lansdowne Blvd., Youngstown,

COLUMBIANA Librarian moves on to next chapter

Hromiko hopes some of her children's stories will be published. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM

INVESTING Economists predict smaller market gains this year

Stock returns will average 8 percent to 10 percent this year, one speaker said. By CYNTHIA

Duke pads winning streak to 18 games

The Blue Devils beat Virginia to stay unbeaten in the ACC. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM, N.C. -- J.J.

INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Springfield continues unbeaten, 66-46

The Tigers beat McDonald for their 18th straight win. By JAMIE TRINA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Cassidys to mark golden jubilee in Las Vegas

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. James Cassidy of 7392 Eisenhower Drive will celebrate their 50th wedding

Sharon schools save with salvage efforts

SHARON, Pa. -- The efforts of Sharon City School District's maintenance department to salvage and

WALL STREET Stocks take tumble as confidence dips

Economists also cited normal profit-taking before the holiday weekend. NEW YORK (AP) -- An all-

Wednesday's College Hockey Scores

Wednesday's College Hockey Scores By The Associated Press EAST Wentworth Tech 2,

ON TOUR | This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR Buick Invitational Schedule: Today-Sunday. Courses: Torrey Pines, South Course (7,607

MATHCOUNTS Competition winners to be honored at awards banquet

The program aims to improve pupils' math skills. YOUNGSTOWN -- The following are team and

WARREN POLICE Arrests prompt internal probe

The city man said he was arrested a second time when he tried to file a complaint against an

CHILDREN'S HEALTH Medical experts sound warning about ear drops

Ear drops may create same problem as oral antibiotics, some doctors fear. LOS ANGELES TIMES

AMY LUSHINSKY WILLIAM NEDOSTUP

AMY LUSHINSKY WILLIAM NEDOSTUP XDUNGANNON -- Amy Lushinsky and William R. Nedostup, both of 120

TERRY MATTINGLY Difficult passages and 'The Passion'

The ancient rabbinic text is clear about the punishment for those who twisted sacred law and misled

HELOISE Single women comment on telephone listings

Dear Readers: Here are some comments from readers regarding a column we did about how a single woman

HEART HEALTH CONTROLLING CHOLESTEROL

By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Two of the major risk factors for heart attack are

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials plan to boost security at courthouse

Visitors will go through a metal detector and, perhaps, empty their pockets. By NORMAN LEIGH

Miss Woodberry, Mychael Smith to wed Aug. 7

XBOARDMAN -- Shana Woodberry and Mychael Smith, both of 20 Southwoods Ave., are engaged. The

SWIMMING &amp; amp; DIVING Sectional tournaments

SWIMMING Division II girls: Friday Div. I girls/boys: Saturday. Perry Sectional Where:

LOCAL

LOCAL Author plans workshop for fiction writers HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Local author Susan Dexter will

LAWRENCE COUNTY Program targets repeat offenders

Prison officials may have to start housing female inmates in other counties. By LAURE CIOFFI

Researcher unlocks dollar's secret symbols

By MICHAEL PAKENHAM BALTIMORE SUN "The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill: The Hidden Magic and

Moderation incorporates all foods into a beneficial lifestyle

A high-fiber diet curbs hunger, a dietitian says. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Museum will close

Museum will close YOUNGSTOWN -- The Arms Museum of Local History, 648 Wick Ave., will close

Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2004. There are 323 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2004. There are 323 days left in the year. On this date

BETTY JANE HEWITT Feeling burned out? Let light shine anyway

It was time for our church's annual meeting, and once again I found myself as chairwoman of the

WARREN Official orders 77 Soul to close

An inspection of 77 Soul turned up several violations. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Inside

Inside * Austintown Fitch High will host the Division I and Division II sectional wrestling meets

Miss Wisler to wed Mr. Kitchokoff in summer rite

XPOTTSTOWN, Pa. -- Mr. and Mrs. Steven Atwell, 1454 Kauffman Road, are announcing the engagement of

Diets go the dogs (and cats) to fight fat

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS With an obesity epidemic raising health issues in the news, almost

WHEN DINING OUT | Watch what you order

Eating healthy doesn't have to mean you can't enjoy an occasional restaurant meal. Here are some

MAURICE CLARETT Judge refuses to suspend ruling

The back got another green light toward the NFL Draft. NEW YORK (AP) -- With a federal judge

NEW YORK Pier work plan reacts to demand

One cruise company transferred several ships out of the aging New York port. NEW YORK (AP) -- For

Ohio EPA reaches deal on solid-waste landfill

ALLIANCE -- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with Central Waste Inc. to

Concordia Chorus installs officers

AUSTINTOWN -- Installation of officers was held during the Feb. 3 meeting of the Concordia Chorus at

NASCAR NOTEBOOK | From Daytona

New IROC debut: The International Race of Champions is making several changes this year in hopes of

TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indicts two men in convenience store robbery

WARREN -- The Trumbull County grand jury has indicted two men in the robbery of a Liberty Township

Testas to visit Florida, Bahamas on anniversary

XYOUNGSTOWN -- A visit to Deland, Fla., and a cruise to the Bahamas have been planned in celebration

ROBOTIC DOGS A nose for toxins

Originally designed as toys, these robots can sniff out harmful substances. NEW HAVEN, Conn.

Cars hit by bullets

Cars hit by bullets HADLEY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said two vehicles traveling on a

Elections -- Iranian style

Opinion: Scripps Howard: Faced with an election, Iran's ruling hard-line clerics did what authoritarian

RENEE DIXON MICHAEL STEINBECK

RENEE DIXON MICHAEL STEINBECK XBOARDMAN -- Cornerstone Presbyterian Church was the setting Jan. 24

ORLANDO, FLA. Splendid China is weaker victim

Only the biggest and strongest survive in the post-9/11 tourism market. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) --

WKBN-TV, WYFX-TV Union set to vote on tentative pact

Union members would make a 20 percent health care premium copayment. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Presidents Day State, county and federal agencies and other businesses that

WRITERS

WRITERS Religion columns The Vindicator is seeking columns from area religious leaders or people

GAIL WHITE Girl's dream of helping kids with cancer is getting off the ground

This Valentine's Day, people around the Valley will be celebrating love with flowers and candy

YOUNGSTOWN Chief of police makes plans for 1-cop cruisers

The union president says this change is a big safety concern. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

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