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BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY Tournament DIVISION I Centerville 77, New Carlisle Tecumseh 36
DISTRICT 6 COMMITTEE Water, road projects submitted to state
Two Sebring projects rank high on the list. AUSTINTOWN -- Members of the two-county small
MEN'S TOP 25 Tar Heels pull closer to first
North Carolina moved within one-half game of Wake Forest in the ACC. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHAPEL
HOW HE SEES IT Rising benefits are a threat to Social Security
Opinion: By DANIEL MITCHELL HERITAGE FOUNDATION Even if Congress doesn't allow workers to invest part of
BASEBALL Robinson wants to remain until players succeed
The Nationals' manager says his team is sure to flourish in Washington soon. VIERA, Fla. (AP) --
OUTSOURCING Group considers how to keep jobs in Ohio
The group also recommends holding the line on college tuition increases. COLUMBUS -- The
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Circuit City will close 19 superstores
Electronics retailer is shedding poor-performing locations. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Circuit City
HEAT 113, CLIPPERS 95
Heat 113, Clippers 95 MIAMI -- Damon Jones had a career-high 31 points and Dwyane Wade added 28
CITY GOVERNMENT Tax breaks cut for 3 companies
$8.36 million in contracts to be awarded for arena. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city is changing tax
CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL At its meeting Wednesday, Youngstown City Council: Authorized the board of control
YOUNGSTOWN CONVOCATION CENTER Officials worried about minority hiring
The city engineer says money can be withheld for noncompliance. YOUNGSTOWN -- A series of meetings
Today is Thursday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2005. There are 317 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2005. There are 317 days left in the year. On this date
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Donations are needed to help build the dream
Dear Annie: In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of tens of thousands of Americans of
After 4-17 start, Thiel gets third straight upset
The Tomcats stunned Grove City 75-70. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- After showing wins in only four of its
CELEBRITY Fake Michaels getting real work now
Impersonators of the pop superstar have seen no drop in requests. By KEVIN AMORIM LONG ISLAND
Canfield man arraigned on sex charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- An April trial date has been set for Paul J. Snyder, 50, of Jamison Place, Canfield,
GIRLS DIVISION III Bodrick stars for Mooney
She set a school and tournament record with 38 points over South Range. HANOVERTON -- When
Arthur Miller and the dream
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Arthur Miller was a storyteller who wrote of family, morality and power, the
Barbara Kolidakis, Michael Restaino plan May wedding
XBOARDMAN -- Announcement is being made by George and Kathy Kolidakis, 8532 Cherry Hill Place, of
Team pounces on SteelHounds name
Officials predict the team's home site will be known as the Dog Pound or Hound Pound. LIBERTY --
BIG TEN Illinois routs Penn St. to remain unbeaten
The win topped the school record of 25 straight wins set in the early 1900s. ASSOCIATED PRESS
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Long-time teacher files racial discrimination suit
The teacher was not reinstated after an investigation of alleged abuse. LISBON -- A $2 million
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioner action Trumbull County commissioners met Wednesday and addressed
Christian rock concert
Christian rock concert GROVE CITY, Pa. -- If you're looking for some righteous rock 'n' rap, check
GIRLS DIVISION IV Lowellville overcomes tragedy
The Rockets routed Sebring after learning of the death of a classmate. LIBERTY - Just hours before
CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE New team unveils plans to become part of community
The SteelHounds' GM says the team is here to make the area better. LIBERTY -- Grant Buckborough,
MARK PATINKIN Hariri was a symbol of hope in Lebanon
Opinion: I'm guessing most Americans will only read the headline: Former Lebanese prime minister assassinated
Strong second half boosts Grove City
Down by one at the half, the Wolverines used strong defense to top Thiel. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- When
MAHONING, TRUMBULL COUNTIES Study: Citizens concerned about drinking water
The poll included opinions of 285 people who visited the Canfield Fair. YOUNGSTOWN -- An informal
DRUG MONEY Law agencies sharing in DEA-seized bounty
Departments rewarded for assistance in drug probes. MINERAL RIDGE -- A small portion of millions
STRUTHERS Judge prepares to rule on firefighter staffing issue
The mayor says there's no money to hire another firefighter. YOUNGSTOWN -- A ruling is pending in
PUBLIC SAFETY Boardman police department fills three vacant positions
The new cops replace others who retired or left for other jobs. BOARDMAN -- Three new officers
EDUCATION Supreme Court to hear charter school case
Opponents say the schools take money away from public schools. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio Supreme
SOCIAL SECURITY Fed chairman supports private investment plan
Greenspan said interest-rate increases are likely to continue. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
U.S. ECONOMY Housing activity hits highest level in two decades
Factory, mine and utilities output went unchanged. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Construction of new homes
ART Fingerprint could link ancient painting to Leonardo da Vinci
ROME (AP) -- It's an artistic mystery whose hottest clue is a fingerprint. "The Adoration of the
REGIONAL COLLEGES Westminster women fall in showdown
Mount Union swept Muskingum at home and away. WASHINGTON, Pa. -- The Westminster College women's
TRUMBULL BUDGET CRISIS Judges consider options on inmates
Once the sheriff's staff is cut, the jail population must go down. WARREN -- The Trumbull County
CYCLING Armstrong will try for 7th Tour crown
Lance Armstrong says he's not in shape but he'll defend his title. PARIS (AP) -- Still hungry to
CITY POLITICS Swierz tosses hat into ring for mayor's race
One Republican is expected to seek the nomination. YOUNGSTOWN -- Former city council President
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CAL THOMAS Romney puts principle before self-interest
Opinion: Massachusetts Republican Gov. Mitt Romney has infuriated Harvard scientists by declaring his
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XDavid and Diana (Muntean) Toohey of Frederick, Md., announce the birth of their second child, a
MID-AMERICAN Akron routs Ohio on the road
John Reimold scored 28 to lead Bowling Green past Ball State. ASSOCIATED PRESS ATHENS -- Bubba
NBA Cavs hit 30-win mark by break
LeBron James led the way with 28 points. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Sometimes reaching 30 isn't scary, a
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES Orlando 99, L.A. Clippers 94 Denver 100, Atlanta 96 Minnesota 82, New Jersey
MOVIE REVIEW 'Being Julia' sweet tale of revenge
Annette Bening gives top-notch performance. By JOE BALTAKE SACRAMENTO BEE Movies about revenge
DISTRICT QUALIFIERS High school wrestling
DIVISION I Austintown Fitch (7) Tony Jamieson, freshman, 103, 30-2, (1st) Brian Weidenthal,
ELECTRONIC BALLOTS Pennsylvania studies voting machine woes
Authorities test touch-vote machines for certification. MERCER, Pa. -- Officials at the
AIR TRAVEL Comair pilots consider pay freeze
Regional airline says it needs pay concessions to afford 35 new aircraft. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The
TRUMBULL COUNTY Budget crunch leaves schools, governments waiting for funds
Commissioners have not finalized the general fund budget. WARREN -- Trumbull County schools, local
MOVIE REVIEW No doubt about it, 'Son of the Mask' is an ugly offspring of the original
The follow-up to 1994's 'The Mask' will likely annoy even young children. By DAVID GERMAIN
Patronage doesn't inspire confidence in government
Opinion: Patronage doesn't inspire confidence in government EDITOR: Upon reading The Vindicator's
A LIFETIME PURSUIT Wrestling is his mania
AUSTINTOWN -- Most 4-year-old boys are content playing with Matchbox cars, messing around with
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL MEN WEDNESDAY'S SCORES East Bethany,W.Va. 107, Waynesburg 68 Binghamton 61, UMBC
OHIO Many prison workers to lose jobs
To comply with budget, state also may have to close a prison. COLUMBUS -- Gov. Bob Taft's two-year
Lopez cancels on Europe
Lopez cancels on Europe LONDON -- Days after performing a duet with husband, Marc Anthony, at the
HOME AND GARDEN 'Bachelor' star coming to show at Expo Center
Antique pro Henry Rinker is also coming back for appraisals. NILES -- Touted as one of America's
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
HELOISE Paste cleaned watchband in a timely fashion
Dear Heloise: I have a new watch with a leather-and-cloth band. It started to develop an odor. So, I
Salem routs MAC rival
Champion eliminated Chaney, 80-62. AUSTINTOWN -- During last year's remarkable run to a 24-2
No. 7 Baylor 74, Missouri 57
No. 7 Baylor 74, Missouri 57 WACO, Texas -- Steffanie Blackmon had a career-high 31 points and 11
MUNICIPAL COURT Harris pleads no contest to drug possession charges
The former congressional staffer resigned his position after the arrest. WARREN -- The fine was
NORTHFIELD PARK
NORTHFIELD PARK WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS 1st--Sphinx K (Grismore)4.002.802.80 Thats An Alibi
HOW HE SEES IT Banning same-sex marriage would protect no one
Opinion: By CHRISTOPHER OTT NIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Here we go again. For the second year in a row,
WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Committee to discuss levy renewal
The school board approved the 2005-06 calendar. MINERAL RIDGE -- A committee formed to push for
LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Trustees race clock to put levy on ballot
The tax is scheduled to expire at the end of the year. LIBERTY -- Township trustees are racing
Springfield board plans to buy bus
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The Springfield Local school board has agreed to buy a new school bus from Myers
NHL League's future murky as final negotiations fail
No one knows when hockey will return or how it will be received. NEW YORK (AP) -- A hockey season
Fans, businesses hurt by lockout
Loss of the NHL season has disrupted the lives of many people in Columbus. COLUMBUS (AP) --
ANNUAL EVENT Symphony guild members are having a ball
Reservations for the black-tie gala are requested by Sunday. BOARDMAN -- Plans are being finalized
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston2726.509--7-3W-119-98-
"I feel like a river without water, a forest without trees."
Opinion: "I feel like a river without water, a forest without trees." Fernando Anjos da Silva On Dorothy
Wisconsin-Milwaukee wraps up title
ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE -- Ed McCants scored 22 points and Joah Tucker had 21 Wednesday night