News for February 17, 2004

NBA ROOKIE CHALLENGE BOX

NBA ROOKIE CHALLENGE BOX SOPHOMORES 142, ROOKIES 118 ROOKIE TEAM (118) -- Anthony 8-19 0-0 17,

NBA ALL-STAR STATISTICS

NBA ALL-STAR STATISTICS At The Staples Center Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 15 EASTERN CONFERENCE

AVIAN FLU Farmers cautious after outbreak

The H7 strain of avian flu isn't new to East Coast farmers. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- After

ALL-STAR NOTEBOOK | From Los Angeles

Dunk contest: Fred Jones figures he has seen every slam dunk contest since the NBA revived the event

DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Cities praise company for arena work

While Global Spectrum gets high marks, views on the builder are mixed. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

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

HARRISBURG Counties say state must get inmates

Local taxpayers bear the expense. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Three years ago, Lehigh County officials

Handmade treats are labor of love

The company helped create a Valentine's Day tradition. TYRONE, Pa. (AP) -- Around Valentine's Day,

Lucas for clerk of courts in Trumbull County

Opinion: Every once in a while, the voters have an opportunity to return to office a politician of proven

HALL OF FAME Cardinal Mooney High School

The Cardinal Mooney Hall of Fame is holding induction ceremonies today. The following are being

Devils 4, Hurricanes 1

Devils 4, Hurricanes 1 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta set each other

FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL National League CINCINNATI REDS--Agreed to terms with

DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Cities laud company for arena operations

While Global Spectrum gets high marks, views on the builder are mixed. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

SEBRING 53, UNITED 42

SEBRING 53, UNITED 42 SEBRING (16-1, 11-1) -- Joe James 6-4-20, Dan Scarpitti 5-4-14, Dave

Club owner hires a lawyer to fight city

Police stopped the 77 Soul owner for speed but didn't say how fast he was driving. & lt;a

Law enforcement debates what the law will mean

Several police chiefs say the new law will imperil officers. Interest in obtaining concealed-carry

PIAA Keystone's Heath sets District 9 scoring record

The 6-foot-4 guard raised his career total to 2,089 points. ASSOCIATED PRESS Keystone High

In the 11th District Court races: Tisone and O'Toole

Opinion: Voters of both parties in Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage and Trumbull counties have strong

O'Neal, Bryant, Hollywood are on home turf for today's event

The NBA's showcase at the Staples Center has gone Hollywood. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- More often than

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS SALEM 60, NILES 31 SALEM (19-1, 12-0) -- Jessica Hamilton 2-0-4, Renee Farina 2-0-5,

SEBRING Hair loss? They've got it covered

The Turban Project women range in age from 74 to 'past 90.' By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR

BASKETBALL Seniors steal the spotlight for Stow, while Bland guides Boardman

ASSOCIATED PRESS It's that time of year to spotlight seniors playing their final home game. Isn't

A new image ad campaign debuts with legends Fireball Roberts and Lee Petty competing in a hair-

Minus Bland, 20-0 season evaporates

Boardman's ace sat out the season finale with an ankle sprain. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR

THIS WEEK'S SOAPS

THE LEGENDS Who's portrayed Subjects of "Legends: A Musical Journey Through Jazz" are: If you

Front-runner Kerry shifts focus to Bush as challengers struggle

Howard Dean and John Edwards said Wisconsin is not their final stand. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Bolstered

Future of Penguins will be determined in next few months

It's possible the team won't survive past the 2006-07 season. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS

Orientation on grants

Orientation on grants YOUNGSTOWN -- Reservations are being taken for a library grant center

Blacks struggled but gained a lot from 1950s on

The period marked change nationally and on a local level. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

Group touts mission, facilities in effort to keep the base open

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER VIENNA -- The Youngstown Air Reserve Station is

NASCAR NOTEBOOK From Daytona International Speedway

New challenge: Joe Gibbs walked through the NASCAR garage area Friday, shaking hands, signing

Hubbard 59, Lakeview 38

Hubbard 59, Lakeview 38 HUBBARD -- Lynle Cornell scored 24 points and Loni Sargent 12 for the

HUNTER KELLY Jim Kelly gets Valentine's Day miracle as critically ill son celebrates birthday

The former Bills quarterback was told his son would never live past 2. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) --

NORTH LIMA Vandals break windows at B.J. Alan construction site

NORTH LIMA -- Vandals broke windows in a construction trailer and in several pieces of heavy

WOMEN'S TOP 25 Friday's games

No. 13 DePaul 73, Saint Louis 65 CHICAGO -- Khara Smith had 32 points on 14-of-16 shooting and

ROOKIE CHALLENGE James has 33 points in loss

The NBA rookies put on a show, but the second-year pros were better. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Though

Service held for college player killed in crash

DALLAS (AP) -- Funeral services were held Saturday for one of two Navarro College basketball players

Suspended player back with St. John's

NEW YORK (AP) -- St. John's reinstated freshman basketball player Tyler Jones on Friday, eight days

FIGHT SCHEDULE

FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Feb. 20 At Ford Park Arena, Beaumont, Texas, Eleazar

FRIDAY'S MEN'S BASKETBALL

FRIDAY'S MEN'S BASKETBALL EAST Amherst 103, Connecticut Coll. 68 Brockport 90, Potsdam 85

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Noble Lace (B Miller)5.203.603.20 Sharolyn C (K

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA

Some hail, others fear concealed-carry law

One local gun shop has had a large increase in business in recent weeks. By NORMAN LEIGH

Hunting proposal OKs 3-deer areas

The Ohio Wildlife Council will likely approve expanded deer hunting opportunities -- with a three-

Reaching the crest: Rebels control TCL

Crestview defeated rival Columbiana to clinch part of the league title. & lt;a

ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz

Cabin fever has struck and lots of local anglers are looking for ways to break their suffering from

BRACEVILLE Man finds 3 explosive devices in garage

The Youngstown Bomb Squad detonated the military anti-personnel mines. BRACEVILLE -- Three

DANIEL WEBSTER | Coins New nickels due in March

The new nickels celebrating the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase will appear in March, and the

Three sisters donated the campaign poster to the museum for permanent display.

Three sisters donated the campaign poster to the museum for permanent display. By SHERRI L.

FRIDAY HIGH SCHOOL SCORES

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA BOYS Bellefonte 69, Bishop Guilfoyle 43 Berlin Brothersvalley 68,

Is a run for governor in Strickland's future?

The congressman isn't interested in any other statewide office. & lt;a

BOYS BASKETBALL Mooney cruises past Wilson, 72-44

The Cardinals jumped to a 28-0 first quarter lead and were never threatened. By BOB ROTH

Sebring soars back to the top

The Trojans defeated United to clinch a share of the TCL crown. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR

Dogfighting in Youngstown demands full police response

Opinion: Absent proof to the contrary, we believe the dead black and brown Rottweiler that was dropped off

PITTSBURGH Police plan drinking area for revelers

The square will be surrounded by a 6-foot temporary chain-link fence. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

NHL ROUNDUP | Friday's games

Sabres 8, Kings 3 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Maxim Afinogenov scored twice, and the Buffalo Sabres scored

JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Despite hearing loss, Moose excels

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Sometimes when Abby Moose is in the huddle with her Grove City College women's

RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Kennedy's Mastrian nets 1,000th point; Gibbs hailed

Scoring more than 1,000 points in a scholastic basketball career is a plateau few have reached.

Foundation offers free trees for new members

Ten free Colorado blue spruce trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day

Warren firefighters battle vacant-house blaze

WARREN -- City firefighters battled a fire in a vacant house at the intersection of Union and York

Forever Young's: Eatery is 60-year hub

The mom-and-pop diner has been in the heart of Ellsworth for six decades. & lt;a

SCHEDULES NASCAR

NEXTEL CUP Today -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. Feb. 22 -- Subway 400, Rockingham, N.C. March

BOATING Consider reason for purchase

Smart shopping pays off for boat buyers KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MIAMI -- Memo to first-time

Looking at Washington's role in Pa. history

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- The Jennings Environmental Education Center will have a presentation on local

MONDAY'S DRAWINGS

MONDAY'S DRAWINGS Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-5-7 Pick 4, 5-8-4-2 Buckeye 5, 1-7-10-

LAWRENCE COUNTY New budget includes tax rise

A rollback is being considered for next year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW

TRUCK RACING Huffman helping Japanese to make debut with Toyota

The driver finally got a chance to race from the Japanese manufacturer. By MIKE BRUDENELL KNIGHT

Senators sign free-agent Ray for rest of year

OTTAWA (AP) -- The Ottawa Senators added some toughness to their lineup Friday, signing free-agent

NEW JERSEY Flyers' Roenick out with injury

VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) -- Flyers center Jeremy Roenick could miss the rest of the regular season after

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Kevin Hunter The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are

Sweet music fills the air at Bliss Hall

Flute players took center stage at the 11th annual Dana Flute Festival at Youngstown State

SCOTT SHALAWAY Squirrel scamper is mating game

During the January deep freeze, I did most of my wildlife watching from the comfort of an easy chair

Shaq ponders Olympics; Lakers' fate will be factor

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal does not yet know whether he'll play at the Athens Olympics,

BUICK INVITATIONAL SCORES

BUICK INVITATIONAL SCORES Friday San Diego Purse: $4.8 million Played on two courses par 72

College athletics' seamy sideshow

Professional athletes aren't often cited as paragons of virtue, but considering the mess many

NASCAR preview and souvenir poster

NASCAR preview and souvenir poster k A SPECIAL four-page section in today's edition takes a look

Back on top

Back on top His life in constant turmoil off the course, John Daly's game hasn't looked this good

Athletes still may receive sanctions

No one has yet been charged or identified by federal prosecutors. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- No athlete

BUSCH-HERSHEY'S KISSES 300 LINEUP

BUSCH-HERSHEY'S KISSES 300 LINEUP After Friday qualifying; race Today At Daytona International

Teen awaits organ donor

She remains upbeat while keeping her bags packed. & lt;a href=mailto:jgoodwin@vindy.com &

BUICK INVITATIONAL Singh misses cut while Stewart Cink seizes lead

Singh had finished in the top 10 in his last 12 tournaments. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- With most of the

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Jacqueline DiBucci and Mark Bunch Jr., 1546 Ohltown-McDonald Road,

YSU'S UNDERWOOD IS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

YSU's Underwood is player of the week Youngstown State junior guard Doug Underwood was named

PROSPECTS FOR THE 2004 FISHING SEASON Mahoning Valley lakes

* Water bodies marked with an asterick contain zebra mussels. BERLIN LAKE* Portage, Mahoning,

WARREN Billboards proclaim ex-mayor's gratitude

Angelo insists it's not the start of a new campaign. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Harding earns share of SVC

Mario Manningham paced the Raiders with 18 points. By JAMIE TRINA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

SWIMMING Two locals advance to district tourney

Canfield's Ashley Linnelli and Boardman's Hayley Robinson earned berths. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT

BOATING

BOATING Education courses offered Ohioans interested in taking a refresher boating safety course

Underground-railroad DVD available to buy

MERCER, Pa. -- The PBS award-winning documentary, "Safe Harbor," is available on DVD through the

DAYTONA 500 Earnhardt Jr. still looking for first win, but he's not worried

His father, Dale Sr., took 20 years to win the Great American Race. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) --

Coming Sunday

Coming Sunday A special section previews the upcoming NASCAR season and its signature race, the

BIG EAST CONFERENCE Pitt, UConn set for key game

The winner likely will win the conference's regular-season title. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pitt coach

SECTIONAL WRESTLING West Branch, Brookfield take early lead

In Division I, Austintown Fitch trailed first-place Hudson by nine points. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT

Selig approves trade; N.Y. readies warm welcome

Alex Rodriguez was to be introduced by the Yankees today. NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez left New

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