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IRAQ Suicide bomber kills 10, wounds 40
Former aides to Saddam Hussein took the stand in the ousted leader's trial. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Officials to put levy on ballot
The 6.9-mill levy is the pivotal issue to the district's financial turnaround. By WILLIAM K.
Rescuers offer to help puppy find new home
The Fenders and another motorist will pay adoption and license fees. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
A moral case for action
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Love of God, love of neighbor and the demands of stewardship compelled 86
ICE HOCKEY Gretzky sidesteps gambling queries, focuses on Canada
He said the team is under pressure to repeat as gold medalists. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (AP) -- Wayne
TODAY
TODAY 7 a.m. (MSNBC) (Universal HD) Winter Olympics: Women's ice hockey (Italy vs. Russia, Canada
Government lets Indians roll the dice
Opinion: By JOHN SAMPLES CATO INSTITUTE 2006 promises to be the year of living dangerously for associates
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2722.551--5-5W-117-
Trustees decide to reconsider Nov. levy
Trustees want more time to pitch a police levy to the public. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR
Valentine's Day Kisses
Valentine's Day Kisses NEW YORK -- Kisses, a Maltese, above, sits for a grooming session by her
By DON SHILLING
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR LORDSTOWN -- The Chevrolet Cobalt will have another
Youngstown's mayor issues necessary warning to Global
Editorial: Now that Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams has publicly given Global Entertainment Corp. six months to
Salary board turns down raise requests
The salary board is meeting Wednesday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW
LORDSTOWN -- General Motors has honored its Lordstown complex for being its most productive fabricating plant.
LORDSTOWN -- General Motors has honored its Lordstown complex for being its most productive
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Hearts go out to wounded veterans in hospitals
Dear Readers: Happy Valentine's Day to all, especially to our veterans in VA hospitals around the
ABA decries warrantless wiretapping
CHICAGO (AP) -- The American Bar Association denounced President Bush's warrantless domestic
New business deals totaled $5.2B in 2005
Packard has signed new business deals with virtually every automaker. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Holiday on ice: TV gold
One of the criticisms that I've heard recently is that the Winter Olympics are a little silly.
Higher court orders judge to reconsider killer's request
Three Trumbull killers are using the mental retardation ruling in appeals. By ED RUNYAN
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Daniel and Joelle Quade, New Middletown, boy, Feb. 10.
Lakeview joins online program
CORTLAND -- Lakeview Board of Education will participate in the Jefferson County Educational Service
Bye, bye scandal: Russians win big
A Russian or Soviet pair has won gold every year since 1964. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- Tot and Max's
Commissioners pursue legal action to have housing official removed
This is the second person commissioners are trying to remove from the board. By LAURE CIOFFI
Woman found dead in park is identified
Woman found dead in park is identified YOUNGSTOWN -- The woman found dead in Mill Creek Park over
GUBERNATORIAL RACE Fingerhut pulls out of primary
It was a month ago that the state senator declared his candidacy for governor. By DAVID SKOLNICK
ACCIDENT Hunter shot by Cheney is out of intensive care
The shooter is supposed to make sure the shot is safe, hunting safety experts said. WASHINGTON
Pledge, flag featured on specialty plates
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced that new specialty license plates that
District OKs giving space for Head Start program
The program will provide transportation and meals for about 20 pupils. By LAURA MILOSER
& lt;B & gt;CANDEA & lt;/B & gt;, Eleanor, 92, of Warren; calling
& lt;B & gt;CANDEA & lt;/B & gt;, Eleanor, 92, of Warren; calling hours today from 6
Agenda WEDNESDAY
Agenda WEDNESDAY Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, 6th floor of city hall.
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2006. There are 320 days left in the year. This is
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2006. There are 320 days left in the year. This is
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP \ Monday's events
Luge U.S. luger Samantha Retrosi was injured following a frightening crash on the second run of
SCHEDULE \ Television and events
TELEVISION Today USA -- (Women's curling: USA vs. Canada (live); Biathlon Men's 10km Sprint
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH K 9 8 2 A J 2 9 7 4 9 8 6 WEST EAST Q 10 6
This Dolly is a younger, Barbra Streisand type, said the director, a real estate appraiser
This Dolly is a younger, Barbra Streisand type, said the director, a real estate appraiser By L.
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Roaring Alo (Brinkley)31.0014.209.60 Embullievable
Marchese joins commissioner race
Four Democrats are seeking the county commissioner seat. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
Workshop to focus on Holocaust
SHARON, Pa. -- Penn State Shenango will sponsor a workshop March 4 for teachers titled "Light
Committee meeting
Committee meeting Poland Village Council's Finance, Wage and Insurance Committee meets at 6
Cut down on clutter by creating a computer file
Dear Heloise: Don't print receipts for online orders -- just highlight the information, copy, paste
Trustees disagree on number of committees
Kathy Miller believes citizen committees that make recommendations to trustees would be a benefit.
Cavaliers K.O. Spurs at 'Q'
Cleveland is 14-2 at home against teams over .500. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James and the
Local businesses describe how they are winning the fight for sales dollars. Plus, see what more than 100 area companies are planning for 2006.
Local businesses describe how they are winning the fight for sales dollars. PLUS, see what more than
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES San Antonio 92, Indiana 88 Washington 107, Philadelphia 97 Miami 100, Detroit
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: "Hello, Dolly!" by Carnation Players. When: Weekends from Friday to March 5;
"The vice president didn't see him. The covey flushed and the vice president picked out a bird and
Opinion: "The vice president didn't see him. The covey flushed and the vice president picked out a bird and
Bumping heads: Stewart worried about race safety
The defending champ thinks bump-drafting should be outlawed. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Chad
NUCLEAR CRISIS Iran postpones talks with Moscow on uranium enrichment
The United States and the European Union back Russia's proposal. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran notched
Unapologetic leaders disagree with portrayal
The government refuses to accept any responsibility for the cartoons. COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) --
MONDAY'S RESULTS
MONDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO Day. Jefferson Twp. 62, Troy Christian 48 Day.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Youngstown Class B League -- and Youngstown Babe Ruth League needs teams, coaches and
Additional project costs OK'd
The state controlling board also approved a YSU land purchase. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
3 firms will divide facilities study
Baseball and wrestling boosters want to improve those sports' facilities. By NANCY TULLIS
A new level of arrogance
Opinion: A new level of arrogance EDITOR: Never in the history of American governance have we witnessed a
APPEARANCE Cosmetic options are latest hope in a bottle
New beauty treatments will likely be introduced for use this year. SCRIPPS HOWARD Will 2006 be a
Coin dealer charged with embezzlement
Noe became one of Ohio's top fund-raisers. TOLEDO (AP) -- A coin dealer and GOP fund-raiser hired
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The direct telephone number for Mahoning County Court Appointed Special Advocates
Liberty police seek purse snatcher
LIBERTY -- Township police are looking for a man accused of snatching a woman's purse Friday
Letters reveal teen romance between pen pals
AKRON (AP) -- They have weathered nearly six decades of love, which blossomed with an ocean
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Feb. 6 Theft:
YSU to clean up lead contamination
The university's classified employee union had filed a grievance over the issue. By HAROLD GWIN
Council tables camera issue
The company in charge of the camera will no longer back the city in court if the device is removed.
Steelworker killed in accident at yard
STEUBENVILLE (AP) -- A piece of cut steel fell onto a man working in a Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel
Man faces charges in reported stabbing
BOARDMAN -- A Youngstown man faces charges of felonious assault and resisting arrest, accused of
Newton Falls downs Windham by seven
WINDHAM -- Kortni Collins scored 20 points Monday as the Newton Falls High girls basketball team
Chaney drops Campbell; Rayen loses in double OT
Struthers and Niles each won non-league games. YOUNGSTOWN -- Brittainny Cobb scored 14 points and
Snowboarder loves the taste of victory
Snowboarder loves the taste of victory U.S. SNOWBOARDER Hannah Teter, above, bites her gold medal
WINTER OLYMPICS AT A GLANCE
MONDAY'S MEDALISTS BIATHLON Women's 15km GOLD--Svetlana Ishmouratova, Russia SILVER--Olga
Former Youngstown resident to be honored at NAACP event
The honoree used to host a local TV and radio show. LORAIN -- Rhoda Dotson Lee, formerly of
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 101, SPURS 87 SAN ANTONIO (87) -- Bowen 3-6 1-1 8, Duncan 7-14
Dramatic turn for Hughes
The younger sister of the 2002 champion received a late invite to Turin. NEWSDAY SYOSSET, N.Y.
HURRICANE KATRINA Auditors: Millions in aid was wasted
Charges have been filed against 212 people accused of scams. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government
MONDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
MONDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Alvernia 87, Marywood 64 Boston College 59, Stony Brook
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket entries State vs. Ronald D. Dowdy, five years' probation. State vs.
'NIGHT LIGHT' REVIEW Six vignettes explore relationships
The playwright revised the play he wrote in 1992. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Surveillance firm workers agree to ID chip implants
The implantation is raising some privacy concerns. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Tiny silicon chips were
Accountant is charged with theft
AUSTINTOWN -- An accountant is charged with stealing more than $100,000 from Scacchetti's restaurant
Plan for embassies may not be workable
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Last May when I was in Uganda, deep in central Africa, I was approaching the American
N. Bloomfield man posts bond; Warren man stays in county jail
WARREN -- A North Bloomfield man charged in a chase with police through northern Trumbull County is
Is home on the Horizon for YSU?
Canfield's Erin Martin scored her 1,000th point for Cleveland State. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Pavlik receives probation
The middleweight also received 50 hours of community service. YOUNGSTOWN -- Middleweight boxer
Funeral pulpit is not a political soapbox
Opinion: By STAR PARKER SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE It's sad to say but it must be said. It should be
No harm in politicizing Mrs. King's funeral
Opinion: By ROSA BROOKS LOS ANGELES TIMES It's time to take a stand against civility, decency and
On the brink of perfection: McDonald improves to 19-0
The Blue Devils went 20-0 in both 1991 and 1995. McDONALD -- Ashleigh Tondo scored 23 points
Phantoms strive for five against Cleveland Barons
Mahoning Valley has won four straight. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley Phantoms ice hockey team
Associated Press
Associated Press FROM THE HEART: Randy and Cindy Viands embrace in the driveway of their
Bruised, but not beaten: Kildow wants comeback
SAN SICARIO, Italy (AP) -- It all happened so fast: the initial wobble at 50 mph, the awkward leg
MEDALS TABLE Winter Olympics
NATIONGSBTOT Norway1348 Russia3317 U.S.4206 Germany2013 Netherlands1203 South Korea1113
MICROCHIPS
MICROCHIPS Fast facts What are they?: Radio Frequency Identification chips, or RFIDs, the size
NBA Randolph's 21 points propel Trail Blazers
Toronto, New Orleans and Dallas also posted victories. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Zach
U.S. HOCKEY Americans stranded by storm
Only two players are in Italy as Wednesday's game approaches. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- The U.S.
Cleveland Clinic seeking leader for cardiology unit
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland Clinic officials plan to form a search committee to evaluate external
Suspended pupils face restricted public access
Both the youths and their adult guardians can be charged with violations. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
SPEEDSKATING Cheek comes up rosy in 500
It was the second straight 500 victory by an American in the Olympics. TURIN, Italy (AP) --
CRAFTY CREATIONS
CRAFTY CREATIONS The Vindicator/Heather Cory Made with lots of love Susie Pavelko, above,
Seville man is charged in Internet porn sting
A man allegedly sent pornography over the Internet to undercover police. By D.A. WILKINSON
Altman speaks on politics in his 'Prairie' film
Altman speaks on politics in his 'Prairie' film BERLIN -- Director Robert Altman says his big-
"The Price is Right: Million Dollar Spectacular" (8 p.m., CBS): Luxury automobiles and a chance to
"The Price is Right: Million Dollar Spectacular" (8 p.m., CBS): Luxury automobiles and a chance to
Counseling is condition of probation
Langston and his victim had 'a war of words' at a pretrial hearing. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR
Howland gets hot in 4th, pulls past Lakeview 63-44
The Tigers went on a 16-0 run in the final period. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Cavs wallop Spurs
Cavs wallop Spurs LeBron James dominated with 44 points and Cleveland defeated defending champion
Crestview clinches title after routing Southern
Columbiana beat United to finish second in the standings. COLUMBIANA -- Elyse Mongillo scored 23
Board to discuss issue in science curriculum
The federal judge's decision in Pennsylvania does not apply to Ohio. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Members of