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Strollo gets shorter sentence for helping to rout out others

With good behavior, the former mob boss could be out in late 2008. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN Jury selection is set to begin in murder trial

YOUNGSTOWN -- Jury selection was to begin today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for the trial


AUTO INDUSTRY Are incentives ending? Not likely, some say

Analysts and car buyers alike expect incentives to be around for awhile. SACRAMENTO BEE


Muslims pray outside Mecca as hajj begins

Muslims pray outside Mecca as hajj begins MINA, Saudi Arabia -- The hajj pilgrimage began in


NHL ROUNDUP | Thursday's other games

Red Wings 5, Devils 2 DETROIT -- Steve Yzerman moved past Mario Lemieux for sixth place on the


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Monthly phone charge to begin as 911 system awaits approval

By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- Telephone customers in Columbiana County will


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Late rally helps Texas topple Texas Tech

The Longhorns snapped the Red Raiders' 12-game win streak. ASSOCIATED PRESS LUBBOCK, Texas --


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Kevin and Amy Shope, 155 Willowbend, Drive, Canfield, girl, Jan. 20.


Aut Mori Grotto installs officers for 2004

CANFIELD -- Aut Mori Grotto held installation of officers Jan. 10 at the Shangri La. Larry Ortz


IMMIGRATION PLAN Poll: weak Hispanic backing

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MIAMI -- President Bush's proposal to give temporary legal status to


STATE OF THE STATE What Taft didn't say also draws attention

Some said Taft should have spoke about more than the economy and jobs COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov. Bob


NBA Surging Cavaliers thinking playoffs

The team has already matched last year's win total. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Day after day, LeBron James


Marc-Andre Fleury returned to juniors

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, the No. 1 pick in the NHL June draft, was


Annual Choffin Read-In

Annual Choffin Read-In YOUNGSTOWN -- An African American Read-in will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday


Huntington Bancshares announces plan to acquire Unizan Financial

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Huntington Bancshares Inc., a $30 billion regional bank holding company, said


Film company wants Mercer jail for series

MERCER, Pa. -- An independent film company wants to use Mercer County's new jail in a reality series


REGION

REGION Small-business agency offers seminar on loans YOUNGSTOWN -- The U.S. Small Business


PENNSYLVANIA Appeals court: & Eacute;migr & eacute; should get child support

Jordan, however, does not recognize U.S. law. SHARON, Pa. (AP) -- A Jordanian & eacute;migr


COLUMBIANA CO. 911 Monthly phone charge to begin

Getting a new emergency system in place has hit a snag. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


WASHINGTON New Medicare cost forecast raises ire of conservatives

White House officials said the higher estimate wasn't available until now. WASHINGTON (AP) --


COLUMBIANA Spaghetti dinner to aid former councilman Geoff Parsly

COLUMBIANA -- A benefit spaghetti dinner for Geoff Parsly and his family will be 4-8 p.m. Saturday


TOP OF THE LINE Making a splash

Here's a shopping list of what's hot in the fine-jewelry world: Right-hand rings: Either treat


EAST LIVERPOOL Driver found in truck's tanker dies

A WTI plant employee tried to rescue the driver. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU EAST


GOP GATHERING: The Mahoning Valley McKinley Club will host its annual dinner, one of the area's

Opinion: GOP GATHERING: The Mahoning Valley McKinley Club will host its annual dinner, one of the area's


Targeting siding theft

Targeting siding theft YOUNGSTOWN -- The city is looking at ways to curb theft of aluminum siding


BEAVER TOWNSHIP Judge rules for B.J. Alan

The township can't outlaw something that state law allows, the judge ruled. By BOB JACKSON


Losing is stranger to Patriots, but they still prepare to rally

The last time the Patriots needed a comeback was Nov. 23. HOUSTON (AP) -- The New England Patriots


HELOISE Frequent mover shares tips for staying in touch

Dear Heloise: Having moved often in my life, I'd like to share a few hints for staying in touch with


Township will collect record amount of fees for new construction

The reason: three large building projects, including a new middle school. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


Arena on fast track

With spending flexibility seemingly dead, building an arena is the focus. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


THOMAS SOWELL Helping the poor comes with conditions

Opinion: "Low-Wage Costa Ricans Make Baseballs for Millionaires." That was the headline on one of those New


EDDIE CLONTZ, 56 Weekly World News editor in heaven, and they have pictures

When Elvis dies, maybe they'll meet in outer space. By GENE WEINGARTEN WASHINGTON POST Eddie


Strollo's sentencing Ex-mob boss gets break for cooperation

With good behavior, the former mob boss could be out in late 2008. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


MOVIE REVIEW A better title for 'Big Bounce': How about 'Lazy Mediocrity'

The film just slows to a crawl and dies. By CONNIE OGLE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS When you're a


Hubbard school board

Hubbard school board Hubbard Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the middle school.


Gaudiose hits career high, but Penguins fall to UIC

The Poland High graduate scored 15 points in a 56-51 loss. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR CHICAGO,


Letters sent to U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. O'Malley on behalf of Lenny Strollo before her

Letters sent to U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. O'Malley on behalf of Lenny Strollo before her


Brown faces charges after argument with wife

Brown faces charges after argument with wife AIKEN, S.C. -- Soul singer James Brown was arrested


MERCER COUNTY Officials respond to bridge lawsuit

The contractor is looking to end its pact with the county. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

Nathaniel A. Dumas, 28, Lansdowne Boulevard, Youngstown; cocaine possession, illegally possessing


FARMDALE Kraft to close cottage cheese plant, idling about 60

The decision is part of a restructuring at the food company. THE VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORT


ECLIPSE AWARDS Funny Cide beats out Empire Maker

Mineshaft was named Horse of the Year. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) -- Empire Maker had the best owner,


WORLD GOLF RANKING

WORLD GOLF RANKING Through Sunday 1. Tiger WoodsUSA13.92 2. Vijay SinghFij9.67 3. Ernie


MAHONING COUNTY Testimony begins in murder case

The $170 drug debt went unpaid for months. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER


PREP FOOTBALL Ursuline quarterback Clark verbally commits to Penn St.

Joe Paterno was in town on Thursday to seal the deal. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2004. There are 336 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2004. There are 336 days left in the year. On this date in


W. Virginia negotiates with ISG for Weirton assets

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- The West Virginia Development Office has been discussing the possible sale


COLUMBUS Walker's 81st goal ties Predators' career mark

Nashville scored a season-high six goals to defeat the Blue Jackets, 6-4. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Scott


Clinton addresses senators on tactics

The former president hasn't endorsed any of his party's presidential candidates. LOS ANGELES TIMES


NBA LeBron's return helps lift Cavaliers

Orlando's Tracy McGrady missed the final 18 minutes with a toe injury. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron


MAHONING COUNTY Magistrate will rule on cub

The owners of Noah's Lost Ark have refused to return the cub. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


Cost for a full audit gives officials pause

One commissioner said board members quit the bureau over audit issues. By STEPHEN SIFF


NEW CASTLE HIGH Officials consider yard sale

Usable items will be distributed to other schools in the district. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


Pyrotecnico to light up the skies at Super Bowl

The fireworks company got the job a few weeks ago. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


BASEBALL Yankees' Aaron Boone injures knee playing hoops

The third baseman may be out for the season. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- New York Yankees third


Girard stays united and undefeated

Despite a key injury, the Indians managed to hold off Brookfield, 48-44. By BRIAN RICHESSON


Tim Batton, Jerome F. McNally and Lawrence Stacey II are no longer interested in running for

Opinion: Tim Batton, Jerome F. McNally and Lawrence Stacey II are no longer interested in running for


SHARON Candidates for council seats offer suggestions to make city better

Council is looking to fill two vacancies left by recent deaths. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


YOUNGSTOWN Mayor: Time to move on arena

With spending flexibility seemingly dead, city leaders are focusing on getting an arena built. By


AUSTINTOWN HM to build emergency room facility

Austintown Ambulatory's president questions the need for the new center. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


Elections board wants Angelo to amend report

The commissioner said he has not filed an insurance claim for the missing cash. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA


NOTEBOOK | Australian Open

From Russia, with temper: Anastasia Myskina is the first to admit she could stand to be a little


IRL president makes bid to unify all American open-wheel racing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indy Racing League president Tony George says he believes it is time to unify


Work started on ODOT's Route 14 project

COLUMBIANA -- Contractors have begun preliminary work on an Ohio Department of Transportation


JEWELRY Trend for diamond divas has a familiar ring to it

This year designers have focused on the right hand and the ears. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS FORT


YOUNGSTOWN His cane was bane; now he's convicted

The defendant used the cane because of a gunshot injury to his buttocks. By BOB JACKSON


BOARDMAN Trustee raises issue involving new leader

The agenda policy has been changed. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN --


Fresh face

Fresh face We couldn't find anything in the announcement for the "Noxzema Girl Search" about a


Officials mull fixing bridge for bus use

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County commissioners are considering repairs to the Hilltown Bridge in


DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Officials to discuss building of appeals court

CIC needs the funds to be secured by the third or fourth quarter of this year. By ROGER G. SMITH


Kerry deflects attacks on legislative record

At the debate, candidates addressed reviving Democratic support in the South. KNIGHT RIDDER


ECONOMY End-of-year growth slows but still hints at coming strength

Last year was the best year for the economy since 2000. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The economy grew at a 4


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Baby's comfort comes before old biddy's hangups

Dear Annie: I read the letter in The Charlotte, N.C., Observer from "Denver Aunt," who attended a


NBA ROUNDUP | Monday's other games

Trail Blazers 94, Wizards 83 WASHINGTON -- Damon Stoudamire hit six 3-pointers, accounting for all


MAHONING VALLEY Officials: No more money to CVB

Commissioners will seek a special audit of the convention and visitors bureau. By BOB JACKSON


BREAKING THE ICE A windshield warrior

The Vindicator/William D. Lewis David Haverdick of Austintown chips through the ice coating his


UAW Endorsements

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Common Pleas Judge: David Tobin. Commissioner: Sean D. Logan. Commissioner:


PREP FOOTBALL Verbal commitments

A list of area seniors who have given verbal commitments to play Division I football. Signing day is


Board of trustees OKs contract for 121 service-union employees

YOUNGSTOWN -- The board of trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County approved


BACK TO BASICS The Simple Life

ASSOCIATED PRESS ANDI GARCIA WAS LIVING her dream -- or so she thought. With a marketing degree


LOTTERY RESULTS

THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-8-6 Pick 4, 6-0-1-8 Buckeye 5, 16-26-


WINTER Trying to stay warm? Don't sweat it but layer it

Wear something against your skin that pulls the moisture away. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS On a


STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Ursuline claims first league title

Courtney Davidson had 20 points to lead the Irish past Warren Harding. By TOM WILLIAMS


AUSTINTOWN Bids due on plans for care facility

Austintown Ambulatory's president questions the need for the new center. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


MOVIE REVIEW It'll serve you right if you go to see painfully vacuous 'You Got Served'

The fantastic dance routines are the only reason to buy a ticket. By DAVID HILTBRAND KNIGHT


COLUMBUS -- Amid a struggling Ohio employment picture, Gov. Bob Taft called for new economic

Opinion: COLUMBUS -- Amid a struggling Ohio employment picture, Gov. Bob Taft called for new economic


BIG EAST Confidence soaring for Pitt

The Panthers are riding high after a 21-point win over Syracuse. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Maybe Carl


AUSTRALIAN OPEN Safin knocks out Andy Roddick

Andre Agassi advanced to the semifinals when his opponent defaulted. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP)


HOCKEY Phantoms are home to Springfield team tonight and Saturday

Youngstown lost both of its previous meetings with the Junior Blues this season. BOARDMAN -- After


AUSTRALIAN OPEN Agassi advances, injuries mount

Sebastien Grosjean injured his groin and defaulted during the second set. MELBOURNE, Australia


Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject


MEN'S TOP 25 No. 1 Duke holds off Florida State

The Blue Devils have won 14 straight, including 37 in a row at home. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM,


GIRARD Mayor to weigh ambulance proposal

Council was asked to reconsider snowfall depth before ticketing parked cars. By TIM YOVICH


CLEVELAND Ruling lets imam lead services

Mosque leaders fear violence will erupt. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A temporary agreement allows an Islamic


Trumbull lawyer threatens to sue over bureau funds

The convention bureau chairman says the money shouldn't be returned. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


BASEBALL Pirates sign Jose Mesa to minor league deal

The Tigers are on the verge of signing catcher Ivan Rodriguez. ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH --


Utah drops out of crime database over concern of privacy violation

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah's governor halted the state's participation in a federally funded crime


OTHER ITEMS

OTHER ITEMS Downtown agency Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp., downtown's


ICL/TCL S. Range drops Reserve, setting up showdown

South Range will play at Springfield on Saturday. NORTH LIMA -- Natalie Biastro scored 10 points


American caviar industry hopes for a ban on beluga

Blocking the pricey Caspian product would boost sales for U.S. producers. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The


GAIL WHITE No matter whose idea it was, it was far from a good one

The stories are a bit conflicting about whose bright idea it was to put my mother on a pair of ice


MONDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

MONDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Claimed RHP Reynaldo


"Maybe people elsewhere trust machines more than they trust humans, but that would be totally out of

Opinion: "Maybe people elsewhere trust machines more than they trust humans, but that would be totally out of


ASIA WHO says to pile up anti-virals for bird flu

No human vaccine is yet available for the virus. BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Countries should


MAHONING COUNTY Officials approve budget of $53M

The sheriff's department and juvenile court didn't get all they requested. By BOB JACKSON


Panthers are the pick for Valley

For those of us who were fortunate enough to have worked with Ed Trgovac (father of Carolina


WARREN Officials from state, school district in agreement on special-ed pupils

The schools superintendent said she was not worried by the investigation. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2004. There are 339 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2004. There are 339 days left in the year. On this date


LOWELLVILLE Nero helps Rockets pull past Mathews to stay in title hunt

Lowellville's only league loss came against Springfield. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS


HOW SHE SEES IT Reality TV shows sap resistence to intrusion

Opinion: By SUSAN MURRAY WASHINGTON POST When Congress passed the Patriot Act in October 2001, civil


MONDAY'S NBA BOXSCORES

MONDAY'S NBA BOXSCORES CAVALIERS 99, MAGIC 98 ORLANDO (98) -- Giricek 3-8 1-2 8, Howard 7-16 7-8


AGENDA

AGENDA THURSDAY Austintown Zoning Commission, public hearing, 7 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road.


The Vindicator/Edward J. Yozwick

The Vindicator/Edward J. Yozwick FINAL RESOLUTION: Lenny Strollo is sentenced in federal court in


Bill, Seattle loves you still, and apparently always will

Opinion: Seattle Times : According to the British rules, we cannot call him Sir Bill. That is fine. As


AFGHANISTAN U.S. investigates fatal explosion

An Afghan official said the blast at an old weapons site was an accident. GHAZNI, Afghanistan (AP)


AUSTRALIAN OPEN RESULTS

AUSTRALIAN OPEN RESULTS Monday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $14.7 million


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Felipe Aldeco, 39, of 2904 Hudson Ave., Youngstown, and Diane


Meeting rescheduled

Meeting rescheduled The Bristol School District Levy Committee Meeting is rescheduled for 7 p.m.


ERIE, PA. Council wants probe of mayor's ties to land

The mayor may have ties to a company buying land near a proposed complex ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- City


Gaudiose hits career high, but YSU women fall to UIC

The Poland High graduate scored 15 points for the Penguins in a 56-51 loss. SPECIAL TO THE


"What you see now are the various Democratic candidates kind of groping for a religious strategy.

Opinion: "What you see now are the various Democratic candidates kind of groping for a religious strategy.


REVIEW Pilates book is good for beginners

Pilates works the core muscles to improve posture and tone. By SUSAN MORSE WASHINGTON POST The


Here's my answer to taxes and to those who seek them

Opinion: Here's my answer to taxes and to those who seek them EDITOR: I think it's time for all of us to


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .46 22.27 22.28 Avalon Holdings,3.90 3.92 Bank


LOS ANGELES Pixar, Disney part ways over pact

Pressure is on Disney to come up with hit movies on its own. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The collapse of


SUPER BOWL Retailers expect spike in sales of televisions

Nearly 6 percent of partyers plan on buying a new TV. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE Never


DISTRICT Pruski keys Maplewood past Bristol

The Rockets stayed undefeated in the Northeastern Athletic Conference. CORTLAND -- The Maplewood


NFL Panthers-Patriots may not be pretty, but it's not boring

Both teams feature strong defenses, which should create a good matchup. HOUSTON (AP) -- Two teams


STYLE Latina label fills gap in fashion market

Hispanics are the largest and fastest growing minority group. SCRIPPS HOWARD In 1999, Helen


PENGUINS Lemieux's injury looming as Morozov battles slump

Morozov has not scored a goal in the last 30 games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- There was a Lemieux on


MAHONING COUNTY Batton quits race for board

Tim Batton said he's quitting to help Dave Ditzler's chances. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Sanders' selection is expected

The elusive running back ran for 15,269 yards in 10 seasons with the Lions. DETROIT (AP) -- Barry


RMI TITANIUM Quarterly profits rise as lockout cuts costs

By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER MINERAL RIDGE -- RTI International Metals says a


YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Rehab plans target energy conservation

Utility cost savings are projected at $85,000 a year. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF


BRIDGE

Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x 7 6 3 u A K Q 8 v 2 w A Q 10 9 7 WEST EAST x 10


NASCAR Drivers deal with factors affecting cars' handling

One of the changes is new tires that tend to wear out more quickly. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Michael


Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Jan. 20 Criminal damage: A


UPMC hospitals donate leftover study money

UPMC hospitals donate leftover study money FARRELL, Pa. -- The emergency departments at UPMC


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of American Association of University Women will hold a


For skiing helmets, use your head

By LISA LIDDANE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Ask skiers and snowboarders what helmets might


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Telephone customers to begin paying charge to fund new 911 system

The goal of getting a new emergency system in place has hit a snag. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


ROUNDUP Thursday's games

Nets 89, Magic 79 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jason Kidd scored 33 points and New Jersey won its third


VIDEO GAMES 'Spy Hunter' takes a step backward

The second version loses a lot of the original's variety. By JOHN GAUDIOSI SPECIAL TO WASHINGTON


What a life is worth

Opinion: Washington Post: Last month then-Rep. William J. Janklow, R-S.D., was convicted of second-degree


PANTHERS Wiggins will be facing home-town team

He's back in the Super Bowl, but with the Panthers, not the Patriots. HOUSTON (AP) -- Carolina


NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS North Division WLTPts Soo Indians292765 Springfield


Teen to appear in TV commercial for Cadillac, thanks to Make-A-Wish

The family hopes Brian's career path leads to medical coverage. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Taft strikes the right theme in State of the State: jobs, jobs, jobs

Opinion: Ohio Gov. Bob Taft began his State of the State address Wednesday with two indisputable facts: These


Car bomb at bridge defused

Recent attacks seem to target Iraqis who cooperate with Americans. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A car


Carolina receiver Muhammad won't be patsy for cornerbacks

He helps clear paths for the Panther running backs. HOUSTON (AP) -- The last member of the


Why not spice up Super Bowl party?

Why not spice up Super Bowl party? k PLANNING the menu for your Super Bowl party? Spice it up this


LOUISVILLE Pitino to take leave from coaching

The Louisville coach has been in severe pain for months. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rick Pitino is


SHARON Fight erupts outside school after Farrell hoops game

The fight involved just two people and didn't spread through the crowd. SHARON, Pa. -- The first


ON CAMPUS | Area college news and notes

Thiel: Sophomore wrestler Aaron Gibbs, a graduate of Canon-McMillan High, ran his record to a


TRUMBULL COUNTY Angelo supports Visitors Bureau board

Trumbull County has also been holding onto convention bureau money. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


COITSVILLE Authorities look for cause of Bulls Eye Restaurant fire

About 100 firefighters battled the blaze in the bitter weather. COITSVILLE -- The cause of a fire


Groups join together to collect kids' clothes

Groups join together to collect kids' clothes YOUNGSTOWN -- Local Wendy's restaurants and the


Stockman returns to Buckeyes, will play against Wisconsin

ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS -- Ohio State guard Tony Stockman returned to the team on Monday.


YSU wins 2nd straight game

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Brian Radakovich's clutch 3-point goal


ConocoPhillips announces deals to sell Mobil gasoline stations

HOUSTON (AP) -- In two deals worth $453 million, ConocoPhillips plans to sell 1,180 Mobil-branded


GOLF Verplank leads Mickelson by 1 shot

Scott Verplank fired a 63 to take the first-round lead in the FBR Open. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) --


STRUTHERS Man faces charges in vandalism of buses

School officials expect buses to be back on the road Monday. STRUTHERS -- Municipal Judge James R.


HELOISE A discarded receipt can be an invitation for deceit

Dear Heloise: Recently, while reading a book purchased at a used-book store, I found inside a


WHEATLAND, PA. Wheatland Tube cuts back production

A company official said some operations are cut back to four days a week. THE VINDICATOR


Fund-raiser for Batton has been canceled

Fund-raiser for Batton has been canceled YOUNGSTOWN -- A Thursday fund-raiser for Tim Batton, who


COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN'S SCORES EAST Alderson-Broaddus 99, W. Virginia St. 97 C.W. Post 88, N.Y. Tech 77


Showing they care with hair

The haircuts for charity may become a regular event at the school. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


LORDSTOWN Couple drops zoning request

The original request was for land to be rezoned for industrial use. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


NHL Lightning cruise past Penguins

Pittsburgh has lost eight straight games. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Darryl Sydor liked what he saw from


Brown still a threat despite low numbers

After a strong three-year stretch, the Patriots wideout had 40 catches this year. HOUSTON (AP) --


Man is acquitted of raping child

Jurors didn't believe the little girl's testimony. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER


DALE MCFEATTERS The things we do with our 'free' time

Opinion: Wonder where all the time goes? So did the sniper-eyed trend-watchers over at the Marketplace


Four kids fall through ice

Four kids fall through ice NILES -- Four classmates suffered only minor injuries after they fell


Hubbard tops Champion, stays in TAC hunt

Lakeview and Brookfield also earned league wins. CHAMPION -- After struggling at the foul line for


Discounts propel Amazon.com to strong showing

SEATTLE (AP) -- Amazon.com rode discounts and free shipping to strong fourth-quarter results,


2004 HIGH SCHOOL ROCK OFF Boardman rocks!

By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR eing a Spartan -- a person of courage -- is one way to


Lawyer: Exhuming body would settle claim

CANTON (AP) -- A lawyer for Ford Motor Co. believes exhuming Donald Adams from his grave will


MERCER COUNTY Sharon, Farrell officials to talk of merger

Some officials say the proposal is at least worth discussing. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Beaver Local 57, Wilson 32 Ursuline 63, Warren Harding


MAHONING COUNTY Library plan suggests fewer, larger branches

The board will hold three meetings to get public comment on the plan. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


NOTEBOOK | Super Bowl XXXVIII

Failed job search pays off: When Norv Turner was hired Monday by the Oakland Raiders, it eliminated


GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA 3 Afghan teens freed from prison camp

The boys are to be resettled into Afghan society. ORLANDO SENTINEL ORLANDO, Fla. -- Three


'My kid might have made the honor roll, if there were one'

Opinion: Apparently in Nashville, Tenn., it is not enough for people whose kids don't make the honor roll to


Federer advances to final, climbs to No. 1 in rankings

The Wimbledon champion will face Marat Safin. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Wimbledon champion


Community college gets 2 state grants

SHARON, Pa. -- Mercer County residents who want to take community college courses through Butler


SHARON, PA. Democrat Committee opts to suggest council candidate

The chairwoman previously said the panel wouldn't recommend anyone. SHARON, Pa. -- The Sharon


Reward offered for help in catching author of worm

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A quarter of a million dollars in bounty is waiting for anyone who helps law


Township will collect record amount of fees

The reason: three large building projects, including a new middle school. BY IAN HILL VINDICATOR


WICHITA, KAN. Boeing chief tries to reassure lawmakers on plant's future

A newspaper said the company is considering selling its Wichita plant. WICHITA, Kan. (AP) --


THE VINDICATOR

THE VINDICATOR REGION A wig business that makes house calls McDONALD -- Locks of Hope, an in-


Several rookies making impact

Each team will start two rookies on Sunday. HOUSTON (AP) -- Rookies don't sit and watch in the


Celebrities influence jewelry for men

More young men are emulating celebrities who wear neck chains and pendants. KNIGHT RIDDER


REUNIONS

XChaney High School January and June Classes of 1942 will meet for breakfast at 10:30 a.m. Monday at


Canton city school district faces cutbacks

CANTON (AP) -- This city's school district is in for a series of job and program cuts.


By JoANNE VIVIANO

By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Jim Berry strutted around the


GYMNASTICS Area-flavored KSU team off to strong start this season

Coach Bruce Biggin, April Zentko and Melissa Ruby are from this area. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


"I've met a couple of Frodos and one Gimli and other individuals whose parents were big Tolkien

"I've met a couple of Frodos and one Gimli and other individuals whose parents were big Tolkien


WOMEN'S COLLEGE ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

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