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Voters to decide on levy renewal

A mid-19th century building on the Harding grounds will be salvaged. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


BERLIN CENTER McDonald girls go to 17-0 at Reserve

The Blue Devils clinched a tie for the Inter-County League title. By JIM FLICK VINDICATOR


YSU PREVIEW | Basketball

WOMEN Who: YSU (7-17, 2-10) vs. UW-Green Bay (18-5, 10-2) When: 8 p.m. today Where: Phoenix Sports


Two Phantoms earn Div. I scholarships

Marc Menzione (Bentley) and Bret Larson (Army) signed letters of intent. By JOHN KOVACH


Beaver Twp. seeks part-time assistant

NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township is looking to hire a part-time assistant to work in the clerk's


Arena Football League

Arena Football League NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas3001.000166135


OLYMPICS ROUNDUP Tuesday's events

FIGURE SKATING TURIN, Italy -- Evgeni Plushenko's personal best of 90.66 points gave the Russian a


SECTIONAL PREVIEW | Prep wrestling

DIVISION I (At Fitch High School) When: Friday, 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. Championships, 5


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Hubbard and Girard: LIBERTY


Southern's defense keeps Crestview down

Crestview made 15 goals and had 15 turnovers against the Indians. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR


KATRINA Official admits help fell far short

Katrina was one of the costliest and deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history. WASHINGTON (AP)


Three arrested at flea market

WARREN -- Three men are free on $3,500 surety bonds after being charged with trademark


'EIGHT BELOW' REVIEW Film fails to remain true to life

The movie shows fanciful ways the dogs survived on their own. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL


TODAY

TODAY 12:05 a.m. (21) (3) (11) Winter Olympics: Cross-country skiing (men's team sprint), medal


Officials cancel new Haddow building

Declining enrollment means five new buildings will be scaled down. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


GRAEDONS Try peanut butter for hiccups

Q. I was surprised to see in a recent column a suggestion for swallowing peanut butter as a cure for


SteelHounds come up short against Mudbugs

Captain Jeff Christian had two goals and two assists in the losing effort. BOSSIER CITY, La. --


The Mahoning County Children Services Board discussed these items earlier this week:

The Mahoning County Children Services Board discussed these items earlier this week: Many of the


Dem leader endorses Yemma for primary

An assistant Mahoning County prosecutor is running for the appellate bench. By DAVID SKOLNICK


SOCCER

SOCCER MAJOR INDOOR LEAGUE WLPct.GB St. Louis144.778-- Milwaukee135.7221 Baltimore126.6672


Debates in Qatar good for Mideast

Opinion: Global protests over the Danish cartoons of Prophet Muhammad have sparked debate over the limits to


Let messy blender clean itself

Dear Readers: Does your blender need a good cleaning? Which of the following is the easiest way?


ANNIE'S MAILBOX 'Dan's' pain is no excuse for mistreating family

Dear Annie: My husband, "Dan," and I have been married almost three years, and we have a beautiful


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--RHP Brooks Kieschnick announced his retirement.


& lt;B & gt;BABOS, & lt;/B & gt; Anna, 80, of Youngstown; calling

& lt;B & gt;BABOS, & lt;/B & gt; Anna, 80, of Youngstown; calling hours Thursday


Old lace is newest way to feminize clothing

Lace is a fashion chameleon, found on everything from underwear to eveningwear. NEW YORK (AP) --


Children Services

CHILDREN SERVICES Board meeting The Mahoning County Children Services Board discussed these


Bush counters critics of health savings plan

The president admitted startup problems with the Medicare drug plan. DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) --


AUTO INDUSTRY Strike threat looms as deadline nears

Some experts think GM won't allow Delphi to reject the union contracts. DETROIT (AP) -- Analysts


Both vulnerable. North deals.

Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH K 5 3 9 4 3 2 K J 9 3 K 10 WEST EAST A 8 7 6 4


"I know that Vice President Cheney has been hunting a long time. He's an experienced veteran. But an

Opinion: "I know that Vice President Cheney has been hunting a long time. He's an experienced veteran. But an


Developer resubmits proposal

Changes in the plan are the suggestions of residents, the developer said. By JEANNE STARMACK


Gretzky: No distractions for players at Olympics

TV ratings for Canada's gold-medal win in 2002 were among the highest. TURIN, Italy (AP) --


Ligety, not Miller, wins gold

Bode Miller was disqualified for straddling a gate. SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) -- Young Ted Ligety gave


OLYMPICS SCHEDULE | Television and events

TELEVISION Today UNIVERSAL HD -- (Live: Men's hockey: Sweden vs. Kazakhstan; Canada vs. Italy;


OHIO COUPLE INDICTED IN CAGING OF CHILDREN

Ohio couple indicted in caging of children Ohioans Michael and Sharen Gravelle, above, display


REVIEW \ 'The World's Fastest Indian' Road picture is an adorable quest

The character travels halfway around the world in search of his dream. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO


"I got nowhere to go."

Opinion: "I got nowhere to go." Meoshia Davis, 21 One of about 12,000 families made homeless by


Yo. Christian girls win ESC championship

ASHTABULA -- Sophomore Victoria Bankhead had 12 points, while senior Rachel Coristin and sophomore


There's nothing mythic about wine for women

It's a down-to-earth movement for good-tasting wines. By FRED TASKER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Jackson's 35 points power Kennedy in win

HADLEY, Pa. -- David Jackson scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds and three steals Tuesday to lead


WTA Tour Proximus Diamond Games

WTA Tour Proximus Diamond Games At Antwerp, Belgium Singles First Round Kveta Peschke, Czech


Safety plan to require relocation of hangars

The relocation is expected to take 20 years. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF VIENNA --


Cruise and Holmes refute split-up rumors

Cruise and Holmes refute split-up rumors LOS ANGELES -- Not true. That was Tom Cruise and Katie


Officer thwarts scam

Officer thwarts scam YOUNGSTOWN -- An off-duty police officer reported that he was the target of a


Five-minute cleanup keeps things in order

Dear Readers: Have you noticed lately that the bedroom is not just for sleeping anymore? It is now a


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Tularosa K (Vargas)35.4013.607.60 Storm Damage


Chef's recipe for living

When failure is considered a gift, you can't even think about giving up. By L. CROW VINDICATOR


Ferrigno joins department as a reserve deputy

Ferrigno joins department as a reserve deputy LOS ANGELES -- The Incredible Hulk is now a reserve


Punt return nerves are helpful on slopes

Should the skier falter, American medal chances in freestyle remain solid. SAUZE d'OULX, Italy


Man gets prison in gambling case

Snyder took bets in Stark County but kept records in his Smith Township home. By DEBORA SHAULIS


U.S. cancels plans to thin old-growth forest

PHOENIX (AP) -- The federal government has canceled plans to set controlled fires and conduct forest


Humane Society to sponsor national event

LEAVITTSBURG -- The Humane Society of the United States is sponsoring a national day of simultaneous


Clerk refuses to resign; council votes to fire her

Officials gave the clerk an opportunity to resign before firing her. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL


MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES Cleveland 101, San Antonio 87 Portland 91, Charlotte 83 Toronto 98, Minnesota


ROUNDUP | Wednesday's events

Hockey United States 3, Latvia 3 Canada 7, Italy 2 Slovakia 5, Russia 3 Finland 5,


SCHEDULE | Television and events

TELEVISION Today USA -- (Live: Biathlon Women's 7.5km Sprint Final; Men's curling: USA vs.


Announced by Peter and Salena Patellis of Austintown is the birth of a son, Michael Vincent, Jan. 30

Announced by Peter and Salena Patellis of Austintown is the birth of a son, Michael Vincent, Jan. 30


THURSDAY

THURSDAY Croatian Home will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the clubrooms at 3200


Judge rules Hill not mentally retarded

Danny Lee Hill tried to sabotage his own testing, an expert says. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Salem wants to sell water directly to prison

The county could lose money when a 10-year-old agreement ends. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR


2 armed men rob Campbell business

CAMPBELL -- City police are searching for two men, one in his 40s and the other younger, who robbed


Teflon warning issued

DOVER, Del. (AP) -- A group of scientific advisers to the Environmental Protection Agency voted


Lakeview's free throw success keeps league tied

Eddie Mackiewicz made a dozen tosses from the foul line. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


For second time, thief takes prosthetic leg

TEMPLE CITY, Calif. (AP) -- For the second time in recent months, somebody broke into a 16-year-old


River consortium pushes license plates

The planning commission gave its permission to hire two planners. WARREN -- Mahoning River


WARREN Child car seat inspection set at dealership

The main goal of the week is a reminder about responsibility. WARREN -- A free child car seat


NASA: It's OK to take up space in school

NASA has selected the Alpha School as an Explorer School. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION


Membership in new church leads to some odd behavior

Dear Annie: I really need your advice. A relative who used to be very family-oriented has been doing


CAL THOMAS Evangelicals wrong on global warming

Opinion: What is it with evangelical Christians that so many of them need a cause beyond the commission they


Saddam: We're on hunger strike

The new judge has tried to keep order amid the defendants' disruptions. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Entitlements solution must be bipartisan

Opinion: By RONALD BROWNSTEIN LOS ANGELES TIMES Possibly one of the last known copies of the 1995 Kerrey-


Business may benefit from parking change

Angled parking will be on Park Avenue and High and Market streets. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES

TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Albright 66, Lebanon Valley 50 Binghamton 74, Boston U.


WOMEN'S DOWNHILL Kildow eighth, but she's not done

Austrian Michaela Dorfmeister won her first Olympic gold medal. SAN SICARIO, Italy (AP) --


DAYTONA BEACH Bump drafting focus of monitor system

NASCAR plans to implement some policing in Thursday's 150-mile races. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) --


Ohio commits $2M in effort to land project

Backers say the plant will create no air pollution. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


E. Palestine secures title share

LEETONIA -- Five-foot-9-inch senior post player Joe Thompson poured in 23 points as the East


Trustees set up road work payments

Neither one of the projects came in at the expected cost. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Feb. 8 Arrest: An employee at Boardman


ASSOCIATED PRESS

Associated Press PROTEST: Harry Wagner pickets with other protesters outside the Wendy's


Civil disturbances on the rise in China

Opinion: By ANTHONY KUHN LOS ANGELES TIMES At a roadside store across the street from a kindergarten in


Today is Wednesday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2006. There are 319 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2006. There are 319 days left in the year. On this date


No, he's not retired; he's hooked on track life

By DAVID POOLE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Mark Martin, for the nine-


Losers prove they're good sports

Stakes were high with the Steelers in the big game. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


COLLEGE HOOPS Top 25 games

No. 18 Iowa 66, No. 16 Michigan State 54 IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Greg Brunner scored 15 points and


AREA COLLEGES Tuesday's games

Women Chatham 62, Hiram 54 HIRAM -- Freshman Stephanie Zunic of Canfield scored 20 points to


Bush abandons Youngstown and other struggling cities

Opinion: Bush abandons Youngstown and other struggling cities EDITOR: The new 2007 budget for the federal


Voting system decision on hold

One official is requesting information from Affordable Housing of Lawrence County. By LAURE CIOFFI


Dump yields election materials

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- A stinking, flyblown garbage dump, more than two miles down a pitted


China targeted for unfair trade

Last year's $202 billion trade deficit with China is a record high. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush


Mayor counters offer for plant

Campbell has two years left on a contract to buy water from Aqua Ohio. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


Getting new start in Habitat house

Officials want to build a home with a female volunteer crew. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF


'COMING TO AMERICA' Youngstowner is play's music director

The vaudeville-style stage has dressing rooms in view. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Don't hazard a guess

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Government has a duty to keep its citizens safe, especially in times of


GOP offers county a pact

Republican candidates promise accountability. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Child killer seeks dismissal of indictment

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A lawyer for convicted child killer Lionel Tate wants the original


Stories about run-ins with animals figure in politicians' lives

Some animals, even pets, have caused political humiliation and scandal. SCRIPPS HOWARD


HOW HE SEES IT Cartoon furor spotlights problem

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- During the Iranian hostage crisis, anti-


Kershaw helps Liberty defeat Champion 68-59

The Leopards won the rebounding battle 39-17. CHAMPION -- Six-foot-4-inch senior Ed Kershaw poured


HOW HE SEES IT Reporters a bunch of whiners

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE No doubt you are as sick and tired as I am at


IROC Lineup

IROC Lineup Race Friday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length:


AROUND THE NBA Tuesday's games

Pistons 85, Nets 71 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chauncey Billups had 19 points and 10 assists to help


Landfill application goes back to company

The company can resubmit the application. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Docket entries Paul Mather vs. Donna Mather, magistrate's decision


Trustees to publish all panel meetings

A meeting last week about a grant wasn't advertised. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


IRAQ New images of abuse emerge

Iraqi officials reminded that the perpetrators had been punished. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- New images


WINTER OLYMPICS AT A GLANCE

MEDALS TABLE (Through 26 events) NationGSBTot Norway15511 Russia4329 United States5218


Panel recommends grants

Projects were scored based on factors including regional impact. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF


GEORGE F. WILL Congress must spell out intent

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The next time a president asks Congress to pass something akin to what Congress passed


Wednesday's NBA Summaries

Wednesday's NBA Summaries Tuesday's late summaries Kings 105, Bulls 101 (OT)


Club owner suspects stripper of stealing cash

AUSTINTOWN -- A stripper is suspected in the theft of $3,570 from the Babylon club on Javit Court.


Test gives death risk in next 4 years

The researchers contend the test is 81 percent accurate. CHICAGO (AP) -- It sounds like a perfect


Employee health coverage renewed with 5% increase

The state's new rule could cost the MRDD an additional $400,000 a year. AUSTINTOWN -- The board of


Grand jury indicts man who shot baby

Two other men were indicted on robbery charges. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN


More vets use GI Bill, leading to claims delays

Claims processed in St. Louis take especially long to pay out. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Cleanup scheduled

Cleanup scheduled The annual cleanup of Tod Homestead Cemetery, Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, will


Violence escalates over prophet cartoons

Muslims believe any depiction of their religion's founder is blasphemy. LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) --


HUNTING ACCIDENT Cheney speaks about wounding of companion

The vice president spoke publicly for the first time on Wednesday. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Today is Thursday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2006. There are 318 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Thursday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2006. There are 318 days left in the year. On this date


Every politician produces a moment to be remembered

Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: In politics, certain unplanned moments can suddenly -- and often


Medals Table

Medals Table Winter Olympics NationGSBTot Norway15511 Russia4329 United States5207


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT A review of the play "Night Light," staged by the Victorian Players, on page B8


Board OKs 6.9-mill levy for May primary election

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER STRUTHERS -- The Struthers Board of Education, at a


Arena disagreement

Arena disagreement The cooperative effort between the owners of two minor league hockey teams is


CHL 'Hounds end loss skid, 5-4

Youngstown ended its five-game losing streak in a shootout with Tulsa. TULSA, Okla. -- The


NORTHFIELD

NORTHFIELD WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS 1st -- Blue Creek Angie4.402.802.20 Willnthrill


Harding too strong for Irish

Damian Eargle had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Raiders in the victory. By JOE SCALZO


Bush White House has written New Orleans off

Opinion: By JENNIFER MOSES WASHINGTON POST BATON ROUGE, La. -- Though most of New Orleans resembles


Ridge tops Lowellville, stays close in ICL

MINERAL RIDGE -- Vance Keirsey scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds Tuesday to lead the


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2723.540--5-5L-117-


Reported rape raises safety issue

The board hopes a task force will address parents' and officials' concerns. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


YSU PREVIEW Men's Basketball

Who: YSU (7-16, 4-9) vs. Detroit (12-14, 6-7). When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center.


New Castle School Board moves to eliminate administrative post

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- With the assistant superintendent's decision to retire at the end of the school


City receives state funds to upgrade storm sewers

Niles lawmakers took final action to increase fines for delinquent taxpayers. By TIM YOVICH


DISTRICT PREVIEW | Prep swimming and diving

When: Diving Today; swimming Friday and Saturday Where: Cleveland State University Boys state


Grant to help make center more accessible to disabled

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- A $200,000 federal grant will provide


OPENING GAME Disappointment: U.S. ties Latvia

Latvian fans were in a frenzy over the 3-3 outcome. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- John Grahame watched the


Sugar cost gets blame for loss of candy jobs

At least 10,000 jobs have been lost since 1997 because of high sugar prices. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Panels to plan for library cuts

WARREN -- The finance and personnel committees of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Board of


No power play, just power struggle between owners

SteelHounds owner Herb Washington can reject other events at the center. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY


Divisions at YSU must cut spending

The university expects a similar revenue shortfall again next fiscal year. By HAROLD GWIN


RESEARCH Spouses of the sick face health risks, too, study says

The risks are substantial, especially for men, a study found. BOSTON (AP) -- A husband or wife


The Sources

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


Penguins shoot poorly in 65-54 loss against Detroit

YSU scored just 22 points and shot 23 percent in the second half. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Bruce and Alissa Sgro, New Castle, Pa., girl, Feb. 13. John


STEELHOUNDS Youngstown chills home of the Ice Bats

The SteelHounds won for the third time in their last four road games. AUSTIN, Texas -- The


BRIDGE

East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x A K 6 2 u 7 5 v 9 8 6 3 w A K 8 WEST EAST x


NAIA Men's Basketball

NAIA Men's Basketball Division I Top 25 By The Associated Press Through Feb. 12 RecordPtsPvs


7TH -- PASS EM SAM (SMITH) 36.80 9.00 4.60

7th -- Pass Em Sam (Smith) 36.80 9.00 4.60 Sunny N Lite (Kash Jr) 2.20 2.20 Western


HARVICK SAYS NO ONE HAS FILLED EARNHARDT'S SHOES

By MIKE HARRIS ASSOCIATED PRESS N AT LEAST ONE WAY, DALE EARNHARDT may have been irreplaceable.


Shotgun pellet causes 'silent heart attack'

Between six and 200 pieces of birdshot are believed to be inside the man. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas


GRANTS AND LOANS | Recommendations

District 6 Public Works Integrating Committee members met Wednesday and made recommendations for


AGENDA THURSDAY

Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton Board of Education, 6 p.m., elementary building. Trumbull Career


Death spurred safety changes

Five years ago safety experts weren't popular with NASCAR. By ED HINTON THE ORLANDO SENTINEL


Drug discount available

Commissioners support locating a racetrack in Lawrence County. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


BOOKS Lives of designers brought to life in style

Words and pictures provide insight into the fashion world. ASSOCIATED PRESS The fashion world


'JUDGE JUDY' Delivering a decade of justice

Her mantra is 'accept responsibility.' LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Judith Sheindlin, familiarly known as


PRESIDENTS DAY

PRESIDENTS DAY What's open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


TUESDAY'S MEDALISTS

TUESDAY'S MEDALISTS ALPINE SKIING Men's Combined GOLD--Ted Ligety, Park City, Utah SILVER--


NBA

NBA FavoritePointsUnderdog Today San Antonio51/2PHILADELPHIA INDIANA6Milwaukee


Man faces charge of attempted rape

LISBON -- The Columbiana County Sheriff's Office has charged Tom Price, 32, of Salem with the


Tigers not in a sharing mood

Springfield last won the league crown in 2003. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW


Lawyer warns of dispatcher shortage

Weathersfield is now dispatching through Niles, not the county 911 system. By TIM YOVICH


AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Feb. 16 1961 -- Elgin Baylor of Los Angeles scores 57


Another car for Lordstown, another reason for pride

Editorial: The workers and management at the General Motors complex at Lordstown have had reason to be proud of


YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN REGIONAL AIRPORT Pledge of Allegiant Las Vegas-based airline prepares to offer value-priced flights to Orlando, Fla., area

Flights to Orlando, Fla., are expected to begin in May. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Former interim chief won't serve any time

Kenneth Oyler has been ordered to repay more than $2,000. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR


Hearing to determine Felasco's spot on board

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A hearing to determine whether Gary Felasco will be removed from the Lawrence


Potential victim reports phone scam

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 70-year-old Winton Avenue woman got a call that she'd won $500,000 from Publisher's


Boardman senior Dave Shilling excels in and out of the pool.

Boardman senior Dave Shilling excels in and out of the pool. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


Boardman boys sparked by Andy Chifolo's 20 points

Canfield defeated Mooney and Campbell beat Niles. BOARDMAN -- Senior Andrew Chifolo scored eight


National Hockey League

National Hockey League At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE


4-game winning streak ends for the Phantoms

The team couldn't connect on what opportunities were given to them. BOARDMAN -- Cleveland Barons


McDonald, Niles mull merging 911

McDONALD -- If a new plan to provide more extensive 911 coverage works out, the village may soon be


Small-school swimmers find home with Neptunes

The YMCA program benefits swimmers from ages 4-18. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN -- If


Board rejects offer to split heating costs

The building closed when pupils moved to the new junior-senior high school. By VIRGINIA ROSS


Additional workers get OK for pay raises

Two unfunded requests were turned down. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW


BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Poland 66, Chaney 65 Canfield 60, Mooney 52 Warren Harding 53,


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles J. Shehab III, 34, of 17706 Mill Road, Berlin Center,


Writer wrong in criticism of Austintown tax issues

Opinion: Writer wrong in criticism of Austintown tax issues EDITOR: In letter to the editor Feb. 13


U.S. skier wins gold in men's combined

U.S. skier wins gold in men's combined AMERICAN Ted Ligety celebrates after winning the gold


Tickets

TICKETS South Range NORTH LIMA -- Tickets for the South Range-Crestview girls basketball


MOVIE REVIEW Tension reigns in thriller

Some of the monologue drags on, but the acting is done well. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL


Garnishes make it great

By CATHY THOMAS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Homey is hip, and I love it. From pot roast to macaroni


TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES PISTONS 85, NETS 71 NEW JERSEY (71) -- Jefferson 6-14 5-7 18, Collins


AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Jekyll & amp; Hyde -- The Musical." Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane,


Water to be flowing in new line in Edinburg

Supervisors also announced a weekend rally and NASCAR party. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


The future is bright, and the water is fine

The future is bright, and the water is fine BOARDMAN HIGH senior Dave Shilling has emerged as one


ICE HOCKEY After slow start, Canada routs Italy

The teams were tied at 1-1, but the favorites finished strong to win, 7-2. TURIN, Italy (AP) --