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INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go Location: The Battleship New Jersey is on the Camden Waterfront, across


School board declines help

SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The Sharpsville Area School Board has told the state that it doesn't want any


WARREN Company shows interest in lease

Oaklawn Mausoleum became the city's responsibility many years ago. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


COLORADO New leadership in a new state aims to revive bankrupt Adelphia

The company's goal is to become a broadband leader. GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) -- Halfway


11TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS Judge

Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the six-year seat and two are seeking the


YSU PREVIEW | Today's game

MEN Who: Youngstown State (8-15, 4-9) vs. Wright State University (13-11, 9-4). When: 7 p.m.


Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune BLOCK HEADS: With more than 5,000 hat blocks at her disposal, Linda


Four local National Guard troops remain hospitalized after wreck

None of the four suffered a life-threatening injury. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU


SHEETZ CONVENIENCE STORES Customer service fuels retail chain's growth surge

Prom. It's coming fast. No time to waste. Here's the skinny on the hot looks for this year's major


BOARDMAN Durkin commits to Kent

The senior will run track and cross country for the Golden Flashes. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT


Kiosks will allow visitors to access collection details

By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- The Butler Institute of American Art


CALI. SUPERMARKETS Plight of striking workers takes toll on union's hardship committee

The hardship committee has a tough task in doling out assistance money. LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS


To celebrate, the Butler plans a masterworks exhibit.

To celebrate, the Butler plans a masterworks exhibit. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR


Boy dies of strep throat

Boy dies of strep throat PERRYOPOLIS, Pa. (AP) -- A Fayette County first-grader died of strep


Weathersfield voters deserve answers to busing questions

Opinion: Weathersfield voters deserve answers to busing questions EDITOR: The school board and the


LOTTERY RESULTS

LOTTERY RESULTS SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 7-0-0 Pick 4, 3-3-1-0


Ford Motor Co., museum plan new tour

Ford Motor Co., museum plan new tour Ford Motor Co. and The Henry Ford museum will offer a new


By ROGER G. SMITH

By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Cotton sisters are unanimous on their


AUSTINTOWN STABBING Grand jury to get grandmother's case

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- Detective Sgt. Ray Holmes stood from the


Foundation schedules benefit dinner

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Jessica Moorhead Foundation for Hope will sponsor a Wings of the Dream event from


YOUNGSTOWN Plaza project set for March

The contractor wants to start as soon as possible. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER


MERCER COUNTY Scope of snow plan stirs surprise

The project would have Sharon and Farrell plowing some of each other's streets. By HAROLD GWIN


U.S. ECONOMY Higher steel prices to raise cost of many items we buy

The steel shortage is expected to raise consumer prices substantially. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


REBECCA BRUNER MARKO KLISOVIC

REBECCA BRUNER MARKO KLISOVIC XLAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The East Chapel at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino


CINGULAR WIRELESS Will merger make problems worse?

Both Cingular and AT & amp;T lag other cell providers in service quality. ATLANTA (AP) --


YOUNGSTOWN | Contracts and spending

The city's board of control approved these contracts and spending items Thursday: A contract with


Mahoning County: Ditzler, McNally for commissioner

Opinion: With the decision by two Mahoning County commissioners, Vicki Allen Sherlock and Edward Reese, not


HELOISE Suggestions will help thwart pickpockets and thieves

Dear Heloise: Travelers tend to be easy marks for pickpockets and thieves; they're busy staring at


NEW HOME: Dava Cotton loves all the new items in her new home on Madera Avenue in Youngstown. The

NEW HOME: Dava Cotton loves all the new items in her new home on Madera Avenue in Youngstown. The


'THE DARKEST CHILD' | A review Novel tells a dark story indeed

A riveting personal drama is surrounded by a bigger story about a racist town. By CASSANDRA


Investment woes hurt hospitals, report indicates

Nearly half of the general hospitals reported losses. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Unproductive investments


Spirited Brookfield reigns

The sectional champ will have 10 wrestlers at Mentor. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


John Reimold keys Bowling Green

The Kennedy Catholic High graduate scored 26 points to pace a 76-64 win. & lt;a


Felony assault charge

Felony assault charge BOARDMAN -- Township police have charged Marsha Genetta, 65, of N. Beacon


WARREN 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. By PEGGY


Trumbull Co. spelling bee

Trumbull Co. spelling bee CHAMPION -- Abbie Rhine, a pupil at St. Patrick School, Hubbard, won


REVIEW John Grisham fine-tunes his prose for legal thriller 'The Last Juror'

Some of the characters are one-sided, but the book is still enjoyable. By MARTA SALIJ KNIGHT


Consiglio wins endorsement for Trumbull County sheriff

Opinion: Trumbull County voters have a choice between two veteran law enforcement officers in the race for


Japan's military steps up

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Japan's suffering in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that ended


Is a sex offender living near you? Check the lists

The state's Web site at www.ag.state.oh.us has links to sheriffs' departments. By PATRICIA MEADE


YOUNGSTOWN THERMAL Customers protest proposed 15% rate rise

The last rate increase city council granted was 7 percent in November 2001. THE VINDICATOR By


Blue Jackets fall again on the road

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Cam Severson was busy in his first 14 NHL games, piling up 38 penalty


THE WERNER CO. Ladder maker announces plan to cut more jobs

Job cuts will reach more than 1,000 here and in Alabama. THE VINDICATOR GREENVILLE, Pa. -- The


Wednesday's College Baseball Scores

Wednesday's College Baseball Scores By The Associated Press SOUTH Anderson, S.C., 10,


LIQUOR LICENSES

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


May nuptials for Miss Suit, Michael Diana

XAnnouncement of the forthcoming marriage of Leslie Danielle Suit and Michael Anthony Diana, both of


WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL SOUTH Anderson, S.C., 10, S.C.-Spartanburg 8 Barry 9, Mercy,


HARDCOVER FICTION

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


COLUMBIANA Heartland Christian School plans fund-raisers for trip

Dear Heloise: I just wanted to pass on a safety tip that I learned the hard way. My 2-year-old was


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Grand jury to hear 2 Internet-sting cases

The judge dropped importuning charges against both men. EAST PALESTINE -- Cases against two


BOYS HOOPS Shenango gets playoff victory

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Shenango High boys basketball team defeated South Fayette 77-54 in a WPIAL


CAMPAIGN FINANCES McNally, Ditzler spend the most

Most of the money raised by candidates goes toward TV and radio advertising. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Miss Freeze, Jason Campbell to wed May 1

XJill Freeze, daughter of Geri and Ed Freeze, 408 Garden Gate Court, Boardman, and Jason Campbell,


FINANCE REPORTS Pre-primary campaigns

Pre-primary campaign finance reports, which cover activity from Jan. 1 to Feb. 11, were filed


TUESDAY'S GAMES

TUESDAY'S GAMES Ottawa 1, Washington 1, tie Tampa Bay 5, Philadelphia 2 Atlanta 4, Montreal 1


Gina Marangoni, Mr. Gabriel to be married June 19

XDr. and Mrs. Allen Marangoni of Martins Ferry and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Gabriel of 2375 Birch Trace,


Digital photography faces obstacles in court cases

ASSOCIATED PRESS When Victor Reyes went on trial for murder last year, the technology that


TREND Pattern emerges on men's shirts

Solids are giving way to stripes, wild colors and even florals. By ALLISON KAPLAN KNIGHT RIDDER


GIRARD State senator urges voters to support levy

Marc Dann asked voters to help local schools in the short term. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


Autopsies show gunshot wounds killed 2

Each family member prepared one block to create a baby quilt. By SUSAN KHALJE SCRIPPS HOWARD


BASEBALL 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


WARREN -- After several years of working in sales and as a branch manager for a power transmission

WARREN -- After several years of working in sales and as a branch manager for a power transmission


Contract issues keep Kendall with Pirates

Pittsburgh's catcher was nearly a Padre, but San Diego nixed the deal. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) --


WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of Feb. 22: TODAY Post 6488, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2065


PHILIPPINES Internees, rescuers recall daring mission that liberated camp

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Another presidential primary. Another shutout. The Democratic presidential


NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

Nets 98, Hawks 92 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Lawrence Frank set a record for the best start by an


CAMDEN, N.J. Keeping battleship afloat for the public

Thirteen people have been laid off, and more cuts are expected. CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) -- The USS New


VIENNA Local officials OK loan to port authority

THE VINDICATOR VIENNA -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved lending the Western Reserve


UNION TOWNSHIP Supervisors change public-comment practice

The statute had been misinterpreted, a supervisor explained. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN Retrial is delayed for witness search

Prosecutors have been unable to locate two eyewitnesses to the shooting. By BOB JACKSON


AP file photo, 1999

AP file photo, 1999 SCENIC RIDE: Bicyclists glide past a vista overlooking Jordan Pond and the


Ankeles-Gross wedding plans are announced

XCAMPBELL -- Matthew and Nancy Ankeles, 275 Park Drive, are announcing the engagement of their


Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2004. There are 316 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2004. There are 316 days left in the year. On this date


BOARDMAN Trustees OK changes in work on fire stations

Work being done at the South Avenue location is more extensive. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Benjamin and Aleshia Beard, 1647 Laura Lane, Mineral Ridge, girl, Feb. 19. Timothy


Leisure time

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's the classic American vacation: Rent a house near the water in July or August.


WARREN Texas man arrested on drug charge

City police declined to say where the traffic stop took place. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


NHL losers

NHL losers The Penguins and Blue Jackets both lost Wednesday night. C4.


Hiram continues dominance of Lake Erie College women, 56-48

HIRAM - Hiram College's women's basketball team continued its dominance over Lake Erie College,


TRUMBULL COUNTY | Indictments

A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted the following people: Frank R. Hites, 34, Greenville


Music teachers set recital at art gallery

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Music Teacher's Association will present students in a free public


LOCAL

LOCAL No cooperation Trumbull County commissioners have been uncooperative in working on the


Adult-literacy tutors

Adult-literacy tutors WARREN -- The city schools will conduct a free four-part volunteer literacy


Yankees, Red Sox exchange verbal shots

Yankees, Red Sox exchange verbal shots They haven't even broken out the balls and bats, and George


LIMELIGHT

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements YOUNGSTOWN -- William D. Bennett and Gennaro F. Ricciardi, both


DEVIL RAYS Hendrickson devotes time solely to mound

A sub-par NBA career made Mark Hendrickson focus on his pitching talent. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)


Blue Jackets capitalize on Predators' mistakes

Columbus defeated Nashville, 4-2. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A pair of uncharacteristic errors cost the


OHIO HOUSE 64th District

Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the two-year seat. An (*) denotes the


WARREN After 12 years on the run, man will be jailed for theft

He was arrested by Washington, D.C., authorities. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


TRUMBULL COUNTY | Sheriff Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the four-year seat. An (*) denotes the incumbent.

THOMAS ALTIERE* Age: 54 Home: 9590 Cain Drive, Howland. Employment: Trumbull County sheriff since


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGAHomeAway


TRUMBULL COUNTY | Commissioner

Four candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the Jan. 2 term's four-year seat. Three


11TH DISTRICT Four vie for seat on appeals court

The primary's winners will face each other in November's general election. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lorenzo T. Brooks, 48, of 3105 Regis St., Youngstown, and


SPORTS & amp; STEROIDS Athletes still may receive sanctions

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


YOUNGSTOWN Electronic-school chief visits area pupils, teachers

Jeff Forster stopped at the homes of various pupils and had lunch with teachers. YOUNGSTOWN --


WEST MIDDLESEX, SHENANGO TWP. To cut costs, officials mull sharing services

Police will be the first area to be scrutinized. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU WEST


Lewis-Stewart wedding to be May 7 in Salem

XBESSEMER, PA. -- Plans for their spring wedding are being revealed by Amber Marie Lewis and Thomas


YOUNGSTOWN STATE

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Thursday -- Men's basketball at Wright State, 7:05 p.m. Saturday -- Men's


Starting a dialogue: Valley pastors await film

One pastor is urging church members to see it with a nonbeliever. & lt;a


Will we never be rid of Traficant?

Opinion: It was the final straw: Callers last week to "The Dan Rivers Show" on WKBN Radio actually recomended


YSU contest seeks plan to improve downtown Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State University division of Students In Free Enterprise is sponsoring


Erica L. Kim to be bride of Jason J. Camp

XAnnouncement is being made by Chang Hun Kim of Seoul, Korea, and Dian Coomer of Nashville, Tenn.,


FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Michael Robinson The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force


GROOMING Mustaches experience facial discrimination

Many sterotypes exist about mustache wearers. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Next


NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster College installs pastor as school's new chaplain

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Shenango Presbytery will install the Rev. James Mohr as the fourth


High-tech playthings interact with television

Manufacturers unveiled their latest wonders at a product expo. NEW YORK (AP) -- High-tech is


COLUMBUS Hawkeyes shoot past Buckeyes

Ohio State's biggest problem is its inability to defend. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Iowa Hawkeyes are


WHAT TO ASK \ Renting summer houses

If you're renting a house near the water this summer and you can't see the property in person


YOUNGSTOWN New state law to provide cash for Crime Stoppers

The law takes effect April 5. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The


YSU

YSU Track and field INDIANAPOLIS -- Youngstown State thrower Jarrod Davis has been named the


BOARDMAN Officials target flood woes

About 250 homes in the township were affected by the flooding in 2003. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown

A hit-and-run is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Feb. 14 hit-


Black leaders have hope for city's future

Most see continued improvement ahead. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


HEALTH CARE

HEALTH CARE CORTLAND -- Keystone Rehabilitation Systems has named physical therapist Tracy R.


Miss Muntean, Mr. Krawchyk to be married

XThe engagement of Jennifer Lynn Muntean, 2094 Lyon Blvd., Poland, and David John Krawchyk, 5572


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Jason P. Keene, 623 W. New York Ave., Sebring, vs. Kristen I.


NBA New Jersey streaking to playoffs

They have won 10 straight games as the season resumes tonight. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jason Kidd


Pa. officials attempt to woo wind energy plant

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- State officials are negotiating with a Spanish wind energy manufacturer to


MERCER COUNTY Bond issue for housing agency?

The local authority has had to cut back the scope of some work. SHARON, Pa. -- The Mercer County


HELOISE Tips will come in handy when assembling furniture

Dear Readers: Recently, one of my assistants and her husband tackled the task of assembling a new


BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY YMCA-Trumbull County, 210 High St. N.W., Warren, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Drive is on


ROUNDUP Chaney edges Devils

Warren JFK defeated rival Howland 59-40. CAMPBELL -- Chaney and Campbell Memorial were tied 23-23


YOUNGSTOWN Teen awaits organ donor

Charlie Collins is dedicated to helping others like him find devices to aid vision. By HILARY


TRUMBULL COMMISSIONER Republicans Two candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the Jan. 2 term's four-year seat.

ARNO A. HILL Age: 51 Home: 7450 Palmyra Road S.W., Lordstown. Employment: Tool and die maker,


NHL

NHL WEDNESDAY'S SUMMARIES ISLANDERS 4, PENGUINS 3 At Uniondale, N.Y. Pittsburgh021--3 N.Y.


YOUNGSTOWN Jury will decide fate of murderer

The jury was to begin deliberating John Drummond Jr.'s sentence this morning. By BOB JACKSON


Antonellis feted at family dinner on anniversary

XPOLAND -- A family dinner party was held on Feb. 13 at Das Dutch Haus in Columbiana in celebration


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


BIG TEN Penn St. is dealt fifth loss in a row

Michigan handed the Nittany Lions their fourth straight Big Ten road loss. ASSOCIATED PRESS ANN


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XPeter and Mitzi (Bernardo) D'Amico of Westerville are announcing the birth of their third daughter,


NBA Dallas' torrid shooting too much for Cavaliers

Once the Mavs heated up, the Cavs could only watch. CLEVELAND (AP) -- If there's a legal defense


ENRON SCANDAL Will Lay ever be indicted?

Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling posted a $5 million bond. HOUSTON (AP) -- Now that former Enron


Today is Tuesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2004. There are 318 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2004. There are 318 days left in the year. On this date


Creating diamonds

Creating diamonds Companies say they have created something long sought after in the jewelry


Kristy McConahy and Kevin Kreidler to be married June 12 in East Palestine

EAST PALESTINE -- Robert and Margaret McConahy, Brookdale Avenue, are announcing the engagement of


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Badger 75, Bristol 48 WPIAL PLAYOFFS CLASS AA Shenango


HUBBARD School board officials seeking money for loss of superintendent

Herrholtz said he couldn't pass up the opportunity. By MIKE VAN CLEAVE VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Florida in unfamiliar spot -- unranked

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida Gators are in an unfamiliar position in The Associated Press


INFORMATION If you go

Brainerd Lakes, Minn.: Call (800) 450-2838 or visit the Chamber of Commerce Web site at


No. 2 St. Joseph's defeats Fordham for 23-0 record

The Hawks rode a 33-4 run to a 72-54 triumph. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Jameer Nelson had 18


WOMEN'S COLLEGE ROUNDUP Wednesday's Top 25 games

No. 8 Kansas St. 59, Texas A & amp;M 56 COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Laurie Koehn scored 22


NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

Panthers 1, Sabres 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Roberto Luongo stopped 41 shots, allowing Florida to rally


NASCAR BUSCH SERIES Earnhardt Jr. gets clean sweep with Hershey 300 win

The race was postponed Saturday by rain after just 31 of 120 laps. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) --


Premec-Gentile engagement is announced

XAnnouncement is being made of the engagement of Kristy Lynn Premec, 8405 Summerland Trail, Poland,


FOOTWEAR MARKET Specialty shoe stores feel pinched

Specialty shoe stores are losing footing as shoppers head to discount chains. CHICAGO TRIBUNE


NATION

NATION Affordability is key to list of top sites to do business NEW YORK -- The top spots to do


TODAY

TODAY 3 p.m. (USA) Golf: PGA Nissan Open. 6:05 p.m. (WBZY-AM 1280) "Penn State Nittany Lion


Morgans honored for anniversary at family dinner

XHUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Morgan, 3441 Bell Wick Road, were the guests of honor Feb. 20 at a


Miami beats Ball State, 62-55, on clutch foul shooting at end

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- Juby Johnson scored 16 points and Chet Mason added 15 as Miami (Ohio) defeated


Ensuring birth control is insured

Dear Annie: I read your column about dog droppings with interest. Poop pollutes more than just


HORIZON Sheets leads Butler past UW-M

Detroit and Illinois-Chicago won league contests. ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS -- Avery Sheets


to teach

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- Mike Austin, 16, sits in front of a room of


KENTUCKY A cave full of region's history

Mammoth Cave is the longest in the world, and a venerable tourist attraction. By BETH J. HARPAZ


WEST BRANCH Goshen school principal to retire

The new field house will be dedicated tonight. By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BELOIT


DeLucias mark 50th anniversary at celebration

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Vincent M. DeLucia of Youngstown were honored Feb. 21 at a celebration


Oklahoma State gets first sweep of in-state rival with 65-52 win

Ivan McFarlin went 10-for-12 from the field to lead the Cowboys. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Ivan


64TH DISTRICT Delphi retiree challenges state representative Sferra

The challenger wants state funding assistance to update septic systems. By DENISE DICK


Carnegie Mellon plans Middle Eastern branch campus

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Carnegie Mellon University will open a branch campus in Qatar, the latest


AUSTINTOWN Police chief's unit faces possible deployment

The chief has served in the Guard for 19 years. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN


NORTH LIMA Pizza shop bounces back

The restaurant reopened six months after being flooded with 3 feet of water. THE VINDICATOR By


SURPLUS FOOD

SURPLUS FOOD Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Cornersburg, 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Food


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent State jolts Marshall for 19th

The Golden Flashes used a 17-0 run for an 86-65 triumph. ASSOCIATED PRESS KENT -- John Edwards


Like snow sculptures? Check out local contest

Like snow sculptures? Check out local contest BOARDMAN -- The public is invited to participate in


SPRING TRAINING As usual, Bucs will enter drills with negatives

The Pirates' outlook this season is not good after 11 straight losing seasons. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


AUSTINTOWN Homicide ruling took 4 months, shook family

Donations are being accepted to pay for the boy's funeral. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


ALICE PAUL 1920 suffrage activist is back in the spotlight

She has become the focus of books and a movie 27 years after her death. By GEOFF MULVIHILL


"We underwent a lot of Republican attacks the last week. Notwithstanding those attacks we showed we

Opinion: "We underwent a lot of Republican attacks the last week. Notwithstanding those attacks we showed we


Dionne LaRue, Karl Burkart plan July wedding

XAKRON -- Dionne Rochelle LaRue and Karl William Burkart, both of Akron, are engaged. The bride-


WESTERN PA. Chi-Chi's case lawyers will ask court to OK way to handle claims

Only one lawsuit has gone forward against the chain. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Attorneys for Chi-Chi's


WEDNESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

WEDNESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League ANAHEIM ANGELS--Agreed to terms with RHP


MCDONALD Complaint against police follows raid on teen party

The chief is checking statements from residents and the officers. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


Wertz jubilee is celebrated during dinner

XAUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Wertz, 362 DeHoff Drive, were guests of honor during a dinner


Saddam gets Red Cross visit, writes to family

Americans and Iraqis continue to struggle to constitute a new government. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


NBA STANDINGS

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New Jersey3220.615-- New


YOUNGSTOWN Jury sends John Drummond Jr. to death row for killing infant

The defendant insisted that he is innocent; his execution is scheduled for June. By BOB JACKSON


The Sources

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


BASEBALL Cardinals, Pujols reach agreement

The major league's top hitter last season got a $100 million, seven-year pact. ASSOCIATED PRESS


GETTING IT RIGHT

Jesse Wolfe, 2, of Compass West, Austintown, died Oct. 22, 2003, at Forum Health Northside Medical


DISTRICT SWIMMING | At a glance

What: District swimming and diving meet. Where: Cleveland State University When: Diving today.


JACKSON-MILTON SCHOOLS Committee designs flier to push levy

Losing pupils to open enrollment has cost the district, one official said. By SEAN BARRON


TRUMBULL COUNTY Warren Recycling misses deadline to set aside money under agreement

The money was to be set aside for closure and post-closure concerns. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


WHEN DINING OUT | Watch what you order

But now's a good time to wear your hair straight. NEW YORK (AP) -- Call it a national "bad hair


MICHELE SMITH ROBERT SCOCCHERA

MICHELE SMITH ROBERT SCOCCHERA XST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands -- The Marriott Frenchman's Reef Hotel


INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Jodi L. Haupt, 31, Akron;


GIRARD Condos replace school in proposal

The senior citizen building will be a $2 million to $3 million investment. By TIM YOVICH


NILES Council OKs police contract for ranking officers

The scheduling change is one of the first study recommendations to be implemented. By SHERRI L.


TRUMBULL COUNTY COMMISSIONER Democrats

Seven candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the Jan. 2 term's four-year seat. Six


REGION

REGION Cortland man wins SUV in GM promotion WARREN -- Robert Sekerak of Cortland won a 2004


TRUMBULL COUNTY Board holdouts keep convention office open

The bureau expects to survive for about a year on its savings. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


NEW YORK Pens pained; streak grows

Pittsburgh's lead against the Islanders was short-lived. UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York


COLLEGE BASKETBALL St. Joseph's record start brings school national attention

The Hawks are 22-0 and ranked No. 2 in the latest poll. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS PHILADELPHIA --


Pickup truck damaged

Pickup truck damaged SALEM -- A man told police someone broke the passenger-side mirror and trim


WARREN Will WCI Steel continue to be independent?

WCI continues to maintain that it's not interested in finding a buyer. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


The Cvetkoviches to celebrate 50th anniversary

XNILES -- Mr. and Mrs. John Cvetkovich, 2801 Ford Drive, will mark their 50th wedding anniversary


COLORADO Coach Barnett on paid leave

He is being reprimanded for his comments regarding an alleged rape. DENVER (AP) -- Colorado


STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Ten years after he passed on another head coaching job, former Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Ten years after he passed on another head coaching job, former Penn State


NBA

NBA Favorite Points Underdog MINNESOTA 3 Sacramento SEATTLE 4 Philadelphia LA CLIPPERS


AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township regular meeting, 7 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road, Austintown.


HEADWEAR Hats become heady new fashion accessory

Millinery shops find that personalizing hats is a snap. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS CHICAGO -- You


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She doesn't want young son in men's room alone

Dear Annie: My two sons, ages 3 and 4, always use the women's restroom with me in public places.


Just plane passion

& lt;a href=mailto:viviano@vindy.com & gt;By JoANNE VIVIANO & lt;/a & gt;


PENNSYLVANIA State's proposals to obtain Medicaid funds hit hurdles

Requests for funds are getting strengthened scrutiny, officials say. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The


TRUMBULL COUNTY SHERIFF Housing of prisoners locally is priority, Altiere's challenger says

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Boardman's Robinson to state

Hayley Robinson placed third in the 100-yard breaststroke to gain a state spot. & lt;a


MCDONALD SCHOOLS Expect new standards for pupils, official says

Changes in pupil testing will be phased in over the next few years. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR


REGION Panera plans activities for Women's Heart Day

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Officials say levy's needed to aid seniors

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BASEBALL Dodgers' GM is young, aggressive

At 31, Paul DePodesta is the third-youngest person to be hired as a big-league GM. COMBINED


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BOOSTERS XParents of Performing Arts will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the senior citizens room,


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Scout leaders work miracles with special-needs troop

XWarren G. Harding High School Class of January 1936 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the


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INSIDE/A2 UIn the first six weeks of 2004, Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka spent more


NHL 12th straight home defeat sets dubious league record

Pittsburgh gave up four power-play goals in an 8-4 loss to Toronto. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR


Harding class lays down the law and examines it

The case involves Fourth and Fifth Amendment questions. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Associated Press

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GAIL WHITE Taste of childhood spurs memories of grandma's kitchen

It took me back 30 years. I was standing in the kitchen staring at the oven, wishing I had started


PGA TOUR Daly now thinking about Masters field

He moved up to 85th in world ranking and sixth on this year's money list. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- John