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HOUSEWORK: From left, Mike Lyda, Dan Kitt and Matt Novotny, seniors at Cardinal Mooney High School
HOUSEWORK: From left, Mike Lyda, Dan Kitt and Matt Novotny, seniors at Cardinal Mooney High School
hDesigning a new house, but with an old look
hDesigning a new house, but with an old look Virginia architect Russell Versaci doesn't think
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners take new look at 2004 budget
The new budget must be put on display by Feb. 3. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
ART TO HER EYES: Canadian-born photographer Laura Letinsky's still-life photographs go on display
ART TO HER EYES: Canadian-born photographer Laura Letinsky's still-life photographs go on display
ANNIE'S MAILBOX Family's method of mourning viewed as rather uncouth
Dear Annie: I recently have been told by a very reputable source about a wake for a deceased male
QUIZ BOWL
QUIZ BOWL Results Below are the results of Rounds One and Two and of the recent South Range
INCENTIVES
INCENTIVES Latest arena proposal Details of incentives the city is willing to provide to Global
WARREN POLICE Report: Gun policy violated
Officers are supposed to put such guns in the evidence room. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
WPIAL New Castle regroups to record 12th win
The Red Hurricanes bounced back from a loss to rally past Pine-Richland. By BILL ALBRIGHT
VIENNA New airline looks to expand service
The cheapest seats on each flight will be $69. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
The average starting salary offered to candidates with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering,
The average starting salary offered to candidates with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering,
NILES City to give statement about fire response
The report will not be released until the end of this week or early next week. By SHERRI L.
Strickland: Gephardt saw it was coming
The congressman spent a week in Iowa on the stump. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
MAHONING VALLEY Official doles out forfeiture money
The Warren chief will have a firearms training system in a month. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Schwebel lectures also reach the public
Youngstown's Schwebel Baking Co. is behind Martin Yan's upcoming stint at Kent State University. Yan
REGION
REGION Little Tikes to close toy plant in Sebring SEBRING -- The Little Tikes Co. is closing its
Panel: Arts are key to reviving city
More than twice as many people could be drawn into the city, a YSU dean says. By MARALINE KUBIK
REGIONAL AIRPORT Board OKs deal to restore flights
County support is more than twice as much as had been previously discussed. By STEPHEN SIFF
DRUG MONEY
DRUG MONEY Forfeitures U.S. Attorney Greg White handed out forfeiture money from drug dealers to
SHARPSVILLE Teachers panel gets OK to strike
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Sharpsville Area School Board got a
GREENVILLE, PA. State offers $600,000 in grant and loan to help ailing borough
State assistance to the borough has now exceeded $1.2 million. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- The state has
YOUNGSTOWN Housing authority to take Section 8 applications
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority will accept applications for its Section
HELOISE Seconds on deviled eggs served as first laugh
Dear Heloise: I've been reading all the deviled-egg recipes and finally decided to tell on myself
Sebring is sizzling
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SEBRING -- The biggest mystery on the Sebring High boys
Minus their top goalie, Devils still silence Pens
Scott Clemmensen had 20 minutes of NHL experience before Tuesday's 3-0 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
SALEM SCHOOLS Board rethinks pledge for facility
A hearing was to be today for a suspended worker whose job is in jeopardy. By NORMAN LEIGH
TUESDAY'S SCORES
TUESDAY'S SCORES MEN'S BASKETBALL EAST Adelphi 51, Queens, N.Y. 48 Boston College 66, N.C.
ENRON Former top accountant surrenders
A lawyer for a former Enron accountant says he did nothing wrong. HOUSTON (AP) -- Enron Corp.'s
SUPER BOWL XXXVIII Coaches and TV executives embrace layoff
ASSOCIATED PRESS Bill Belichick is pleased his New England Patriots have two weeks to prepare for
Yan can cook these dishes, and so can you
BEAN CURD SEAWEED WRAPS (TAIWAN) 16dried black mushrooms 1/4pound fresh bean curd sheet 1sheet
F.N.B. president to ring opening bell
THE VINDICATOR HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Stephen J. Gurgovits, president and chief executive of F.N.B.
CAR COMPARISON
CAR COMPARISON Specifications released so far for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: Wheelbase: 103.3
Tuesday's other games
Tuesday's other games Canadiens 4, Flyers 1 PHILADELPHIA -- Jose Theodore made 22 saves, and
Without list of disaster plans, officials could lose funding
WARREN -- Local officials are being required to submit a list of projects that could ease the impact
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Baseball School -- winter pitching camp on Feb. 9, 16, 23 and March 1. Spring camp
A house-proud class
Students put in extra hours to work on building their house. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
CITY SERIES Bruce Smith is Wilson's warrior
The senior had 27 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks against Chaney. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALAIERS 99, SUPERSONICS 94 SEATTLE (94) -- Lewis 11-22 2-3 27, Booth
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Fender's 28 lead Poland to 10th win
HOWLAND -- Junior guard Chad Fender scored 28 points to help lift the Poland High boys basketball
United Community posts record earnings
THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN -- In 2003, United Community Financial Corp. posted record earnings for
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Wilson 78, Chaney 66 Sebring 53, Rayen 40 Fitch 60,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 5 to
Iowa speaks, and the field of candidates narrows
Opinion: Iowa is an unlikely arbiter of the nation's taste in politicians. It is only the 30th most
WASHINGTON Halliburton to pay Pentagon for suspected overcharges
The Pentagon is already investigating another contract. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Halliburton will pay
STATE OF THE UNION Athletes urged to oust drugs
The wrong message is being sent, President Bush said . ASSOCIATED PRESS President George Bush's
Madness in the Mideast
Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: There has been a long lapse in the diplomacy between Israel and the
CORTLAND Consultant takes post with city
The new service director is a lawyer as well as an engineer. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Dan Polivka sworn in as county commissioner
Dan Polivka sworn in as county commissioner WARREN -- Former city Councilman at large Dan Polivka
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING Metropolitan Baptist Church, 351 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, 10 a.m. to noon
OHIO POLLS Ursuline girls trail Regina by 3
The Associated Press girls basketball poll was released today. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS --
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John E. Morgan, 27, of 292 Whipple Ave., Campbell, and Mary F.
Strickland, veterans to sue VA secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. Rep Ted Strickland of Lisbon, D-6th, said Wednesday that he and a Vietnam
TRUMBULL COUNTY Without list of disaster plans, officials could lose funding
The federal government may provide money to complete some projects. WARREN -- Local officials are
FLORIDA Citrus growers fight juice-market loss
Florida orange growers say the Atkins diet can include juice. LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Tired of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge is irked by lack of jail room
A contract says the Warren gets a guaranteed number of beds and a rate. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
WEATHERSFIELD RMI union: Retirement incentives could help end dispute
Workers have been locked out of the Weathersfield mill for three months. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-0-5 Pick 4, 5-9-9-8 Buckeye 5, 1-4-19-
Special to the Vindicator/John Paul Gatta
Special to the Vindicator/John Paul Gatta WELL-ROUNDED SOUND: Michael Glabicki, singer and
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY To cure cabin fever, make the most of your time
I have just finished reading Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables." That is to say, I just finished off 502
Report: Gun policy violated
Officers are supposed to put such guns in the evidence room. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
J-M's McCluggage headed to Malone
The Bluejays' senior will help the Pioneers in cross country and track. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2004. There are 345 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2004. There are 345 days left in the year. On this date
Ursuline welcomes Chantal's challenge
The girls basketball season is a long, grueling process. At Ursuline, it doesn't really begin
FIGHT SCHEDULE
FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Jan. 23 At Kansas City (Mo.) Expo Center, Martin
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Sunday through Jan. 31 Below is a listing of Catholic Schools Week events, as
TOP-25 ROUNDUP Wake Forest loses third straight
The Demon Deacons' long home winning streak was snapped by Georgia Tech. ASSOCIATED PRESS
ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA
ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA Kutcher gets serious k FOR CURRENT Hollywood "It Boy" Ashton Kutcher,
POLL RESULTS More girls than boys say they need degree
Black youngsters were the most optimistic about achieving their ideal job. A new poll from Junior
MERCER COUNTY Sharpsville man faces charges in burglary
Police are also investigating the man in another home burglary. SHARON, Pa. -- Police have charged
NBA Boozer proves his worth to Cavaliers
The 99-94 win was the 300th of Paul Silas' coaching career. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Rest up, LeBron. And
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,3.51 3.54 Bank One,.84,51.1851.19 Clear Channel, 45.03
Fatal crash in Ellsworth
Fatal crash in Ellsworth ELLSWORTH -- A three-car crash at U.S. Route 224 and state Route 45
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Latest arena plan returns to riverfront
Council gave unanimous support to using the whole federal grant for an arena. By ROGER G. SMITH
Investigation contends unprofessional conduct
The police chief has not yet decided whether to discipline the officers. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
NASCAR 10-race 'title chase' introduced
NASCAR hopes its new format emphasizes winning over consistency. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR is
CRIME STOPPERS
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown The homicide of Demetrius Chatman is the focus of Crime
Reservists activated for local assignments
Reservists activated for local assignments VIENNA -- Twenty-six Air Force reservists from the
Kerry: GOP deprives veterans
Kerry's Democratic rivals spoke out against Alan Greenspan and terrorism. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) --
PA. TURNPIKE Tolls will rise to fund upgrade
The increases will go into effect Aug. 1. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
UNION TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS Residents voice concerns about layoffs
A supervisor said the quality of road treatment is the same as before the cuts. By MARY
BOYS BASKETBALL Liberty's Fletcher tops 1,000 points
The senior guard led the Leopards past Champion. CHAMPION -- Brad Fletcher topped the 1,000-point
SCAM ALERT Don't get hooked by credit-card 'phishing' schemes
Never disclose personal information during unsolicited calls. By DON OLDENBURG WASHINGTON POST
Indiana's Wright puts Ohio State on the wrong end
Bracey Wright had 28 points for Indiana; Terence Dials had 19 for OSU. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio
NFL Browns extend Davis' contract
The Cleveland coach is signed through the 2007 season. BEREA (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns gave
LOTTERY RESULTS
FRIDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, Mega Ball, Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-7-0 Pick 4,
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Agassi cruises to win over Berdych
Andre Agassi won his 23rd straight match at Melbourne Park. MELBOURNE, Australia -- Andre Agassi
WASHINGTON Education commission recommends that scores determine teacher raises
The group also recommends an increase in base salary for all teachers. By BEN FELLER AP
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Lock Jr. and Gloria Beachum, 7887 Eastbrook Trail, Youngstown, boy, Jan.
SEBRING 53, RAYEN 40
SEBRING 53, RAYEN 40 RAYEN (2-9) -- Keenan Ready 5-0-10, Brandon Crosby 4-0-8, Marcell Finkley
MAHONING VALLEY Packard will invest but still cut force
Packard will spend $35 million to upgrade area plants, just like last year. By DON SHILLING
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Jan. 21. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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Animal problems are really problems caused by people
Opinion: Animal problems are really problems caused by people EDITOR: I have been following the articles
NHL STANDINGS
NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia221110559129109
BOOK Proper posture promotes good health and flexibility
The importance of posture alignment is stressed by author. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS COLORADO
YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL
YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL News and notes City council handled these items Wednesday: Heard the Rev.
FEDERAL LEAGUE Fitch drains Uniontown Lake, 60-44
Not surprisingly, the Falcons did so behind Terrell Eargle and Mark Aikens. By JOE SCALZO
ON TOUR | This week's professional golf events
PGA TOUR Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Site: La Quinta, Calif. Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday.
ILLEGAL FILE SHARING Recording industry sues computer users
Targets of lawsuits are distributing an average of 800 songs online. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
Builder would get $7M to use riverfront land
Council gave unanimous support to using the whole federal grant for an arena. By ROGER G. SMITH
MAC BASKETBALL McFadden's 19 aid Zips' win
ASSOCIATED PRESS AKRON -- Derrick Tarver scored 27 points and Rick McFadden, a graduate of
Block watch election
Block watch election YOUNGSTOWN -- Buckeye Eyes & amp; Ears Block Watch will have an election
TAC BOYS Brookfield beaten by Newton Falls
The Tigers have won 13 straight games over Brookfield. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House Indoor humidity can be trouble
What do creaking floors, condensation and sneezing have in common? Each can be related to the
GLASS AND GLAMOUR History of Steuben glass reflected in exhibit
The show features some dazzling pieces designed by famous artists. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS NEW
Best Bets/Hot Tickets
Best Bets/Hot Tickets TONIGHT * You can tell by the title of the Victorian Players' next
COLUMBIANA CO. Officials vote to rebid project
One union leader said the low bid should have been tossed into a trash can. By NANCY TULLIS
Associated Press
Associated Press WORRIED ABOUT JOB: Candy Nysingh, right, cuts meat at Fremont Beef Co. in
Mad cow scare prompts job worries
Hundreds of workers have been laid off because of the mad cow disease scare. FREMONT, Neb. (AP) --
REVIEW 'Amateur Marriage' shows off Anne Tyler's masterful writing
The story chronicles a 30-year marriage and its eventual end. By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY ASSOCIATED
HUBBARD Officials work out clash over dump truck
The police chief gets a pay raise after threatening to quit. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Chef Yan to serve up Asian cuisine lecture
His cultural influences will be the focus of his talk. By LAURA MEYN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
ENVIRONMENT Focal point gives room a finished appearance
Furniture and conversation can be arranged around one eye-catching object. SCRIPPS HOWARD
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity in city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Jan. 13 Theft: Police
FIREPLACES Newest models kill chill, look good
Small sizes, outdoor and see-through models are hot in fireplaces. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Your
Make sure to go with the cash flow
For people without jobs, New Year's resolutions for financial health collide painfully with the