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Moment of silence for reflection replaces Lord's Prayer at schools
The moment of silence was initiated this week. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MINERAL
THURSDAY'S NBA BOX SCORE
THURSDAY'S NBA BOX SCORE BULLS 117, 76ERS 84 PHILADELPHIA (84) -- Webber 5-14 4-4 14, Iguodala
Nuns join 5 others in becoming U.S. citizens
By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Nearly everyone smiled while seven new
Trustee may look into providing ambulance service
She said she just wants to investigate the possibility of an ambulance service. By DENISE DICK
YSU's errors costly
The Penguins committed too many turnovers against UW-Green Bay. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Youngstown
PGA-Nissan Open Scores
PGA-NISSAN OPEN SCORES Thursday At Riviera Country Club Los Angeles Purse: $5.1 million
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Ursuline 66, Mooney 39 Rayen 67, Warren Harding 30
Gordon and Sadler qualify in Daytona
Gordon and Sadler qualify in Daytona JEFF GORDON, above, and Elliott Sadler won the two qualifying
2 more candidates enter state race
One of the candidates is former Lordstown Mayor Arno Hill. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
JAZZ Trumpeter enjoys a wider audience
Stars such as Sting and Gladys Knight lent their talent to Botti's new CD. By JOHN BENSON
Robby Gordon says winning is priority
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Sure, making the Daytona 500 field was a relief for Robby Gordon. But
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Daughter can no longer take advantage of them
Dear Annie: I am in my second marriage to a wonderful man. I have two adult children, and "Brandon"
Fight Schedule
FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Today At Cicero, Ill., Kevin Kelley, Flushing, N.Y.,
OLYMPIC CAPSULES | Thursday's events
FIGURE SKATING TURIN, Italy -- Evgeni Plushenko posted his score, then watched the other Olympic
DAYTONA ROUNDUP News and notes
Riggs out: Scott Riggs experienced just enough problems to keep him from making the Daytona 500. The
Singer Smokey Robinson says the positive always outweighs the negative
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Smokey Robinson turned down the music and celebrated lesser-known black
SURPLUS FOOD 2/18
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday
MEDALS TABLE
MEDALS TABLE Through Thursday 34 total medal events NationGSBTot Norway16613 Russia52411
Phony crisis overshadows real crisis
Opinion: This nation is facing two crises -- one phony and one real. Both in the media and in politics, the
NASCAR lost its voice with Earnhardt Sr.
SCRIPPS HOWARD NASCAR lost more than an icon on Feb. 18, 2001. It also lost its voice. That, of
INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury declined to indict four people: Bernard Harrington and Christopher
Bow-tying skills put to test for spring
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Mothers of little girls and professional gift wrappers have a common edge
N. Korea, China ties worry S. Korea
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SEOUL, Korea -- The visit last month of North Korea's
Thursday's Sports Transactions
THURSDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Agreed to terms
Officials pushing for levy
A new state program will train bus drivers to recognize terrorist threats. By SEAN BARRON
Petition errors threaten to halt Wilson's race
An elections official said he's interested in the candidate's seat but isn't showing favoritism.
NEW CITIZENS | Mahoning County
Seven people took the oath of allegiance to the United States as new citizens at naturalization
Lakeview clinches TAC title; Mathews ties for NEAC crown
Girard and LaBrae also won TAC games. CORTLAND -- Jen Baker scored 15 points Thursday as the
Packer's 32 points pace Buckeyes' win
Ohio State overwhelmed Minnesota, 76-55. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jessica Davenport was getting banged
Hope to land other airlines soars
Winner Aviation says it will do fuel handling for Allegiant. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Geneva women roll, anticipate playoffs
PITTSBURGH -- Geneva College women's basketball team rolled past Carlow 80-59, but the Golden
Pritchard's garage, home damaged by fire
Pritchard's garage, home damaged by fire AUSTINTOWN -- A fire at 2104 Meridian Road caused about
Club atmosphere turns visit to salon into a social outing
Spirits are lifted when hair is clipped during happy hour. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS So you're
Gordon, Sadler claim twin qualifers
The field is now set for Sunday's NASCAR season opener. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon
Waterline tap-in option anticipated
The state is looking at areas where water wells have gone bad because of mining. By VIRGINIA ROSS
Elton John accepts libel settlement
LONDON -- Elton John has accepted an undisclosed financial settlement of a libel lawsuit against the
Fans will vote for their favorites in '2006 Country Music Awards'
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS CMT is giving country music fans the power -- again. Nominees for the "2006
BUCKEYES ROUT MINNESOTA
Buckeyes rout Minnesota Marscilla Packer scored a career-high 32 points to lead sixth-ranked Ohio
With election settled, hope fills the streets
The new president tried to lower expectations. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Singing, dancing and
McKelvey decides to seek county job Former Youngstown mayor files to run
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Former Youngstown Mayor George M.
U.S. rebounds to defeat Kazakhstan
The Americans are in second place with the toughest games on deck. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- Rick
Davis resigns, will remain until March
The embattled coach said he wanted to leave the team on his terms. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) --
Bush wants extra $85 billion for war, aid
Ten days ago, the president submitted his $2.8 trillion federal budget. WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S.
Wescott captures gold for U.S.
The four-man races have been nicknamed 'NASCAR on Ice.' BARDONECCHIA, Italy (AP) -- Suspended in
National security victories emerge
Many Democrats oppose the Patriot Act. KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- The White House won
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH 7 6 4 3 K J 8 3 A 9 6 5 5 WEST EAST Q 8 2
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS XUkrainian National Association, Branch 230, will hold an annual meeting at 3 p.m.
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Playhouse Square Center presents Chris Botti and David Sanborn. When: 7:30 p.m.
PRIMARY ELECTION | Candidates, tax levies, issues and options
Thursday was the filing deadline for those wanting to run in the May 2 partisan primary as well as
Bush, Congress clash
Opinion: Despite the usual Democratic jeering and sniping from the sidelines, the battle over warrantless
Board acts to fire Fitch teacher accused of misconduct with student
Another teacher is retiring in the midst of a scandal involving a student. By JEANNE STARMACK
Man sentenced to the maximum
Caruso was on parole for aggravated robbery when the incident occurred. YOUNGSTOWN -- It was an
Austintown woman sentenced in drug case
YOUNGSTOWN -- Lisa Sherick, 47, of Signature Place, Austintown has been sentenced to two years'
Officials closer to moving center
A buyer has made an offer on the Mental Health Board's Fifth Avenue client drop-in center. By
Group, family seek to block killer's release
NILES -- The Mercer County chapter of Parents of Murdered Children and the family of a 2-year-old
STATS | Lineup
DAYTONA 500 LINEUP At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car
2 charged with records tampering
Both defendants were indicted on 11 felony counts. WARREN -- A Trumbull County Job and Family
OLYMPICS SCHEDULE | Television and events
TELEVISION Today USA -- (Women's Snowboard Cross (live); Men's curling match; Women's curling: USA
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Jason and Elizabeth Gray, Warren, girl, Feb. 15. Forum Health
EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Schools downplay open enrollment fears
The Liberty School Task Force first meeting has been set for Tuesday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Today is Friday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2006. There are 317 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2006. There are 317 days left in the year. On this date in
Briton pleads innocent in court to murder of his wife and baby
Law officers say the man was secretive and in debt. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Neil Entwistle
Five people on an investigative panel say U.S. practices amount to torture.
Five people on an investigative panel say U.S. practices amount to torture. UNITED NATIONS (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Elmer A. Hoffman Jr., 42, of 569 Palmer Ave., Youngstown, and
WOMEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP Thursday's other games
Florida 79, No. 2 LSU 78, OT GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Sarah Lowe made two free throws with 3.2 seconds
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's game
Bulls 117, 76ers 84 CHICAGO -- Ben Gordon scored nine of his 21 points during a 16-point third-
Senior success: Irish clinch SVC crown
Ursuline has a tournament tune-up Sunday against Boardman. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
Functional home office requires work space
Dear Readers: You might be part of the latest work trend! Judging from the letters and e-mails I
Roush Racing enters season thinking big
Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards have the potential to be better than last year. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
State Democrats ready to take on the GOP
Opinion: Looks can be deceiving. If you look at Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern, he appears
On the SidE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. HE BAILED OUT: Apparently Paul
"We acknowledge the final decision of the electoral council and salute the election of Mr. Rene
Opinion: "We acknowledge the final decision of the electoral council and salute the election of Mr. Rene
City rethinks relationship with agency
The mayor has 'concerns' with the agency's performance. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
'Superstar' mayor pays visit to pupils
The mayor wants to ensure that the city and the schools have a voice in Columbus. By NANCY TULLIS
Tracy gets his hands on Pirates
Spring training gets under way today in Bradenton. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Jim Tracy's task of
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A summary of recent police activity in Girard:
A summary of recent police activity in Girard: Feb. 13 Assault: A Niles woman visiting a
Campbell residents should be alarmed about fire safety
Opinion: Campbell residents should be alarmed about fire safety EDITOR: When a personal vendetta against
Discord stands in way of new voting machines
Each commissioner wants a different voting system. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA
Four-time winner looking for more
He's intent on making a run for another title. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon walked
Sebring mayor asks for help with parks
Opinion: Maybe Sebring's parks should join the Mill Creek MetroParks system, a commissioner says. By
Treasurer downplays social issues in elections
The treasurer is touting a state bond sale for highway improvements. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Marquette turns back Georgetown
ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE -- Steve Novak scored 19 points and set Marquette's season record for
Revenge, but no league title
Brookfield secured second place in the league after Lakeview clinched first. By JOE SCALZO
Cheney shoots and hides; press look like the bad guys
Editorial: There is no denying that some members of the Washington press corps were boorish in their reaction
"Go, Kinky" (11 p.m., CMT): He's a humorist, musician, author and proud Jewish cowboy. And since
"Go, Kinky" (11 p.m., CMT): He's a humorist, musician, author and proud Jewish cowboy. And since
Hoffman stays cold sober
Hoffman stays cold sober NEW YORK -- Philip Seymour Hoffman, the favorite to take home the best
Surge in diabetes raises risk of strokes
Diabetes is now the second-biggest risk factor for stroke, a researcher said. KNIGHT RIDDER
Thursday's Basketball Scores
THURSDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN Adelphi 66, New Haven 49 Alderson-Broaddus 98, Davis &
MEDALS TABLE Through Thursday
NationGSBTot Norway16613 Russia52411 Germany54110 United States6219 Canada1348 Austria3216 China1236
Police and parents discuss online safety
Parents learned chatroom terminology and rules for safety. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Joint effort helps put more EMTs on the job
The EMT students attended the course for free and got paid for their time. By HAROLD GWIN
Cute and cuddly wildlife
Cute and cuddly wildlife EATONVILLE, Wash. -- A day-old female wolverine kit is hand-fed by Dallas