News for February 18, 2006

Hospital faces three lawsuits

Two of the patients died shortly after treatment. SHARON, Pa. -- Sharon Regional Health System

Public has right to know all that government does

Editorial: Two recent closed-door meetings involving elected officials prompts this reminder about government:

AREA BOWLING SCORES

700s A-Plus Family -- Danny Guerrieri (733) & amp; Dan Hageman (714) in Triple A; T. Wayne

Coalition meeting set

Coalition meeting set YOUNGSTOWN -- Councilwoman Carol Rimedio-Righetti, D-4th, will host a West

With 100 reservations in 1st day, Allegiant Air appears to take off

A Make-a-Wish teen made the first reservation. VIENNA -- Allegiant Air had logged 100 reservations

WEST BANK Hamas-dominated government is sworn in

The White House is waiting to see what happens. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- A new parliament

IRAQ Roadside bombs kill 12, officials say

The British military said two foreigners abducted Thursday are Macedonian. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune CLOTHES TREE: Candice Kenmuir went out on a limb when she decided to turn

YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY Beethoven theme thrills music director

A broad range of the composer's music will be covered. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Marsha Matovina to be bride of Justin Beasley

XHUBBARD -- The engagement of Marsha Matovina and Justin Beasley, both of 374 Parish Ave., is being

Himes eyes area soccer players as Adrian coach

ADRIAN, Mich. -- Wanted: Some good high school soccer players from the Youngstown area with good

Forum Health Women &amp; amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Donald and Dawn Clark, Leetonia, boy, Feb. 18.

LOCAL

LOCAL Pastor seeks shift in the black mind-set jTHE REV. LONNIE SIMON, former pastor of New

Way back when, The Bus bowled 'em over in Detroit

I thought. I crawled. I found. I thought I read a story about Jerome Bettis and his bowling. I

GRAEDONS | People's Pharmacy Old wives' tale proves true in study

Q. My husband hates wearing a coat in the winter. Unless it is freezing and blowing, he mostly

Mahoning county

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine

GEORGE F. WILL Blackwell is the GOP's best hope

Opinion: COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Maryland borders Pennsylvania, which borders Ohio, which borders Michigan. In that

Layshock case raises questions

Other districts have lost similar court cases. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU

YSU PREVIEW \ Basketball

MEN Who: YSU (7-17, 4-10) vs. Canisius (6-18). When: Today, 2:05 p.m. Where: Kloessler Athletic

Hanson's 1st hat trick propels SteelHounds

Youngstown is 4-0 this season against Fort Worth. FORT WORTH, Texas -- Matt Hanson's first

INTERIOR DECORATING Life-size templates help ease challenge of furniture placement

Two interior designers came up with the idea out of frustration. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Buying

Democrats' toughest task may be challenging Ney

Ney could be unbeatable, said a Democrat who refused to enter the race. WASHINGTON (AP) --

NEW YORK Winds pound Northeast; 2 die

A tree fell and damaged a school bus. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- A fierce storm swept across the

HURRICANE RELIEF Victims: FEMA needs to act quicker

Many Katrina survivors have only a vague idea of reform efforts. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW

MILTON MANSION LUXUR Y ON THE LAKE The asking price is $4.5 million

The home is the most expensive that Howard Hanna has listed locally. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

Judge acquits former Cincinnati councilman who struck his son

CINCINNATI (AP) -- A former city councilman did not commit a crime when he disciplined his 14-year-

Whose voice to heed? The choice is yours

In the course of our day, we go through a series of choices. What time to get up, where to go and

Vindicator file photo/Paul R. Schell

Opinion: Vindicator file photo/Paul R. Schell FORTY YEARS AGO: A little bit of Hollywood came to Youngstown

Another road contest dropped

The Penguins blew an 11-point advantage in the second half. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS

Frail ferret responds to emergency treatment

Dear Heloise: I was driving home one evening and saw a very lost and hungry ferret. I took him home

CLEVELAND (AP) -- THE ROAD TO THE POSTSEASON FOR THE INCONSISTENT CAVALIERS IS NOT EXACTLY AN EASY RIDE.

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The road to the postseason for the inconsistent Cavaliers is not exactly an easy

AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Saturday's games

MEN Mount Union 75, Otterbein 72 ALLIANCE -- Kyle Karpinski scored 20 points and Mount Union

EGYPT Experts discover tomb, mummies

Authorities haven't determined yet who is in the tomb. CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- The first tomb to be

BACKING BEDFORD: Carmen Shick, left, and members of his family have proposed building Bedford Downs, a gaming resort and racing track in Lawrence County. Shick spoke at a rally to support the proposal

BACKING BEDFORD: Carmen Shick, left, and members of his family have proposed building Bedford

HUMANE SOCIETY | Animal program The Humane Society of Columbiana County and many veterinarians are helping people to spay or neuter their pets before the spring breeding season.

Many veterinarians throughout the county will spay or neuter pets for $15 per animal through Feb. 28

N.Y. Gov. Pataki extends hospital stay

NEW YORK (AP) -- Doctors said Saturday that Gov. George E. Pataki needs another day in the hospital

Another snowless festival expected

ELYRIA (AP) -- The mostly snowless 16-year Elyria Winter Festival may be without snow again this

TURIN, Italy (AP) -- Say what you want about Shani Davis. Call him a trailblazer. Accuse him of

Wilson upends Mooney; Chaney pulls past Rayen

Boardman and Fitch both lost Federal League tournament games. YOUNGSTOWN -- It took the Wilson

Tired, and for good reason

Opinion: Tired, and for good reason EDITOR: I am a 61 year old, blue collar worker who has spent all of

OLYMPICS SCHEDULE \ Television and events

TODAY Television CNBC -- (Live: Men's hockey: Russia vs. Kazakhstan; Italy vs. Germany; Canada vs.

Talks with unions extended

Delphi extended the deadline for contract agreements to the end of March. By DON SHILLING

As cold returns, fill feeders and watch show

'Twas the calm before the storm. At noon Thursday, the sun shined brightly and the thermometer read

Hockey team owner offered compromise on Chevy Centre use

Hockey team owner offered compromise on Chevy Centre use HERB WASHINGTON, owner of the Youngstown

Springfield rolls past Sebring to clinch league crown, 59-32

SEBRING -- Mike Kampfer scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds while Andrew Schuler added 12

SECOND HARVEST Food bank distributions

In 2005, Second Harvest Food Bank distributed 4.5 million pounds of food to the 195 hunger relief

Boardman's super sophomore advances to state in two events

CLEVELAND -- Boardman sophomore Conner O'Halloran will compete in next weekend's state swimming

Aloha to affluence

ASSOCIATED PRESS VISITORS TO HAWAII topped 7 million for the first time last year, and the tourism

BRIDGE

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Center to be site for 2 more seminars

Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will host two other

TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Randy A. Caldwell Jr., 28, of 7686 state Route 305, Burghill,

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Agenda

Agenda MONDAY Sheridan Crime Watch monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Martin Luther Lutheran Church,

Despite raise in pay, controversy goes on

Damon still has a lawsuit pending against the auditors. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

MEN'S SCORES SATURDAY EAST

MEN'S SCORES SATURDAY EAST Alfred 88, Nazareth, N.Y. 85 Amherst 74, Connecticut Coll. 48

YWCA closes, seeks new location

The 65,000-square-foot structure will be mothballed. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

The mind-set of blacks must change, minister says

Blacks must move toward self-reliance, the longtime clergyman said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

Hanni Jr. found in contempt of court

The defense attorney should have called to say he was sick, the judge said. By DEBORA SHAULIS

Township receives bid, awards repair contracts

AUSTINTOWN -- Township trustees opened bids on roof repairs and awarded a contract for carpeting at

AUTO RACING Shelmerdine prepares with sweat, small staff

Dale Earnhardt's former crew chief now sits behind the wheel. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Most of

John Vogel, Weathersfield Township trustee chairman, said the cost of the Phase I Niles Carver Road safety upgrade project now stands at $187,000 -- not $166,000 as reported Thursday. A state no-

John Vogel, Weathersfield Township trustee chairman, said the cost of the Phase I Niles Carver Road

NBA ALL-STAR GAME Bryant may go for the record

The NBA All-Star game record is 42 points, and he has scored 81 this season. HOUSTON (AP) -- Even

Stewart wins Hershey's 300 race

He can't remember ever running three-wide at the front of the pack. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- As

White given a challenge, keys Raiders

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF WARREN -- Toward the end of the first quarter of Friday's

Arena denial gets a counter

The Phantoms proposed a counteroffer to the SteelHounds' rejection. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

Career development supervisor to retire

CANFIELD -- It's not easy replacing someone regarded as an educational pioneer, but the Mahoning

NEWS SHOWS Sunday guest lineup

ABC's "This Week": Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff; Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., and

Chaney launches brick fundraising campaign

Chaney High's new gym is expected to be ready for the 2006-07 school year. By JOHN KOVACH

WAR ON TERROR School bus drivers receive training

The drivers are being trained to observe and report suspicious behavior. NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- The

MONDAY

MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 of Poland will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Poland Masonic Temple

Group to finish final report on Mahoning County Jail

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Criminal Justice Working Group will finalize and adopt its operational

NASCAR Junior, Gordon punch restart button

Their dismal 2005 seasons are over with the start of today's Daytona 500. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)

EXERCISE Success of workouts assessed differently by men and women

LOS ANGELES TIMES When it comes to assessing one's physique after exercise, men are likely to look

Drinko Center to be site for upcoming education seminars

The first seminar will be Thursday, with the others planned for Feb. 27-28. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. --

Center tops 500 members

Membership is expected to keep growing. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

BOYS BASKETBALL AREA

BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Ursuline 63, Beaver Local 18 Chaney 87, Rayen 77 Wilson 91, Mooney 86

Music hall revenues up in '05

Restroom and dressing room renovations are 99 percent complete. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

Cospers cope with their loss

Hurricanes uproot and separate a couple, but they remain connected. YOUNGSTOWN -- Hurricanes

Today is Saturday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2006. There are 316 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Saturday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2006. There are 316 days left in the year. On this date

NASCAR-NEXTEL-DAYTONA 500 LINEUP

NASCAR-NEXTEL-DAYTONA 500 LINEUP After Thursday's qualifying; race Sunday At Daytona

Autumn wedding for Miss Balog, Mr. Stuhlmann

XCANFIELD -- Announced by John and Brenda Balog, 111 Talsman Drive, is the engagement of their

MEDICARE Q &amp; amp;A Having an effect on food stamps

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Q. My aunt signed up for a Medicare drug plan and was told by Social

SKIING 'Baby Shark' gobbles more gold

Norwegian K.A. Aamodt rules the Alpine slopes. SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) -- Bode Miller, take note.

FUND-RAISER Poland Rotary schedules chilly golf outing

Golfers will have an opportunity to vie for a variety of prizes. POLAND -- Area golfers will

CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE NORTHERN CONFERENCE Northeast Division WLOTLPtsGFGA

Hurricane debris turned into 'couture' clothes

Student uses a collection of debris to make a unique fashion statement. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

OPEN HOUSE Western Star Lodge

Western Star Lodge 21, F & amp;AM, will hold an open house March 3 at the lodge, 8387 Tod Ave.,

CHENEY SHOOTING Wounded lawyer leaves hospital

Whittington said he hoped Cheney would continue to come to Texas to relax. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas

Southerners, black and white, migrated and altered the country

By MARY ANN GWINN SEATTLE TIMES Aretha Franklin's family left the South in the 1940s. Her

No. 1 UConn subdues WVU

The Mountaineers lost for the third time in four games, 81-75. ASSOCIATED PRESS MORGANTOWN,

By LINTON WEEKS

By LINTON WEEKS WASHINGTON POST SLOGGING AROUND WITH A BACKpack, a notebook and a bottle of

Fitch's Jameson pads log to 32-0

Howland won the team championship at the Division I sectional at Fitch. By MARK W. MILLER

FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTS TWO IN FRAUD

Federal grand jury indicts two in fraud YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal grand jury in Cleveland returned

Slovakia's 2-1 win has U.S. in fourth

TURIN, Italy (AP) -- The road to the men's hockey quarterfinals got a little bumpier for the U.S.

PIRATES Several Bucs report in tiptop shape

Shortstop Jack Wilson has added 18 pounds after working with a personal trainer. BRADENTON, Fla.

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Rebecca Horton, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 16. James and Raegan

Howland grabs early advantage

The Boardman and Fitch teams are in third and fourth place. AUSTINTOWN -- With 96 points, the

New Bond gets his girl

New Bond gets his girl NEW YORK -- The new James Bond now has his Bond Girl. French actress Eva

KINDERGARTEN Registrations

In most cases, children must be 5 by Sept. 30 and have proof of proper immunizations, a birth

Second of Hinton's two attempts falls

By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF LOWELLVILLE -- A player doesn't have to be the high

FOR ALL THE LAW IS FULFILLED IN ONE WORD, [EVEN] IN THIS; THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF.

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Associated Press

Associated Press PREPARED: Fairfax County, Va., school bus driver Bob Pearson completes an

NATION Historians enumerate presidential blunders

Bill Clinton's affair with an intern was ranked at No. 10. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- From engaging

Pavilion rental sign-ups to begin March 18

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The first sign-up day for this season's pavilion rentals at Scotland Meadows Park

MINIPAGE TEACHER'S GUIDE

MiniPage Teacher's Guide MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards.

Carrie Roscoe, Matthew Brumit to wed in autumn

XCORTLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Roscoe, 3669 Dunbar Lane, are announcing the engagement of their

Dennis Urban's OT goal is clincher for Phantoms

Mahoning Valley and the Blues return to the ice today for a 7 p.m. faceoff. BOARDMAN -- Dennis

Judge prods shooter to apologize to family

One of the victim's brothers was forgiving, while another was not. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A killer

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.

WARREN Experts in canine behavior differ on how attacks should be handled

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- There is no guaranteed strategy to prevent a

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Men's 15km (classical) At Pragelato, Italy 1. Andrus Veerpalu, Estonia,

Mount Jackson alumni present picture case

The goal is to create a single alumni association, and add class photos. By LAURA MILOSER

Seminar at Grove City College to focus on national security

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- "Shaping U.S. National Security in a Globalized World" will be the topic of the

Democratic meeting

Democratic meeting Democrats of the 17th and 6th Districts, a local political organization, will

WINNING NUMBERS | Feb. 11- Feb. 17

OHIO Friday 2/17 Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-6-1 (white ball) Pick 4, 3-7-9-3 Rolling Cash 5, 2-12-

Bulldogs win 14th and final loop title

Travis Foreman scored 19 points to lead East Palestine past Southern, 55-44. By JOHN BUTERA

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Michael J. Crump The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

CINCINNATI P &amp; amp;G to cut about 300 jobs

The company will decide which jobs to cut by June 30. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Procter & amp;

Swedes upset Americans

Swedes upset Americans Miracles on Olympic ice aren't the exclusive property of U.S. hockey teams,

Officer accused of assault

The woman told police the officer struck her several times. AUSTINTOWN -- A township police

Spouses' contract puts it all in writing

Postnups can cover all kinds of situations and possible happenings. By L.A. JOHNSON SCRIPPS

TODAY

TODAY 6 a.m. (CNBC) (Universal HD) Winter Olympics: Men's ice hockey (Germany vs. Switzerland,

Training for bombers

Training for bombers TEHRAN, Iran -- An Iranian group that claims its members are dedicated to

SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP | News and notes

Maddux mum: Greg Maddux won't say if this season will be his last, he just wants to concentrate on

Chaney's memorial bricks

Chaney's memorial bricks Chaney's fundraising campaign to enhance the school's new gymnasium has

BLOOD DRIVES | Times and locations

TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call

PHILIPPINES With no new survivors found, relief effort shifts to recovery

The Red Cross is appealing for funds to provide temporary shelter materials. GUINSAUGON,

HOW HE SEES IT Hamas brings promise and challenges

Opinion: By SAM BAHOUR SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Welcome to the third Palestinian intefadah. The first

BIG TEN Dials keys Ohio State past 'Cats

The senior had 14 points and 15 rebounds in a 61-52 win over Northwestern . COLUMBUS (AP) -- For

Lamancusa eager for work

The unbeaten West Branch grappler is looking for a trip to state. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR

Friedkin-Polikov troth announced wedding planned

XGIRARD -- The engagement of Sara Beth Friedkin of Atlanta and Lance Bradley Polikov, also of

Harvest for Hunger drive begins at food bank

All food and funds collected here stay here. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Mystery club meeting

Mystery club meeting AUSTINTOWN -- C.S.I.-Y'town, a group of local lovers of mystery, will hold

Couple: Change starts with self

Blacks must never forget their history, the couple said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

These students were awarded bachelor's degrees unless otherwise noted:

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, DECEMBER 2005, ALL BRANCHES East Liverpool: Michael Capito, communication

MEDALS TABLE

MEDALS TABLE Winter Olympics Through Friday 37 total medal events NATIONGSBTOT Norway16613

Criminal justice programs receive grants

YOUNGSTOWN -- Criminal justice and victims programs in Mahoning and Trumbull counties have been

STAYING ALERT Caffeine gum gives a lift to U.S. troops

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS NEW YORK -- As if the possibility of getting killed in Iraq wasn't enough

'Mirror': A glimpse at a great man's life

By CARLIN ROMANO PHILADELPIA INQUIRER It's hard to explain why John Hope Franklin is such a

STUDY Educated brain masks Alzheimer's symptoms

Once symptoms appear, the decline is much faster. LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY The perception that better

Uprooted couple works at ministry

The couple celebrates their 24th wedding anniversary the end of this month. By LINDA M. LINONIS

Gulf drilling proposal divides Florida GOP

The president supports allowing drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. LOS ANGELES TIMES

University's business school to offer tax help

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University is

ATP OPEN 13 RESULTS

ATP OPEN 13 RESULTS Friday At Palais des Sports de Marseille Marseille, France Purse:

OLYMPIC CAPSULES

OLYMPIC CAPSULES Friday's events SKELETON Duff Gibson of Canada blazed to a gold medal in

FRIDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES

FRIDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Brown 79, Harvard 66 Chicago 62, NYU 60 Columbia 59,

ON CAMPUS News and notes

PENN STATE SHENANGO, Sharon, Pa. The Penn State Shenango Alumni Society has pledged $25,000 to

Cold sets in after storm; many lack power

Crews were working through the weekend to restore power. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Thousands still

NHL Pittsburgh warned on new arena

The Penguins' time in Western Pennsylvania is ticking down. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- The Pittsburgh

Beauty salon offers services to the public by appointment

CANFIELD -- The cosmetology department at the Mahoning County Career & amp; Technical Center

School gets cost for removing asbestos

The OSFC will cover about $333,000 of the cost. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER

Adding result to injury: Spaulding in semifinals

Canfield is in second place behind defending champion West Branch. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR

His love of fishing was cast early

Fun trips with his dad and brother formed the foundation for Chris DePaola's lifelong love of

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARY

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARY SUNS 109, ROCKETS 75 HOUSTON (75) -- Howard 3-5 0-0 6, McGrady 4-15 1-1

'Dine 'n' Shine' event set for seniors

Westminster College seniors are invited to attend the 10th annual "Dine 'n' Shine" event at 5:30

Today is Sunday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2006. There are 315 days left in the year. On this date in

STOLEN TIMEPIECE Watch changed hands before being displayed

The famous piece was a one-of-a-kind creation. NEW YORK (AP) -- Many fashion brands can boast

MEDICINE Do those braces really help knees?

It is no stretch to say that people really want relief from joint pain. By JANET CROMLEY LOS

SENIOR CITIZENS

55-PLUS CLUB MINERAL RIDGE XA meeting of the 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will be held at 12:30

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES Miami 110, Orlando 100 Indiana 88, Milwaukee 77 Philadelphia 103, San

K.C. routs Greenville

GREENVILLE -- David Jackson scored 18 points and Pat Mastrian 10 Friday as the Kennedy Catholic

SCHEDULE Television and events

TELEVISION Today CNBC -- (Live: Men's hockey: Germany vs. Switzerland; Men: Russia vs. Latvia;

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Youngstown Class AA League -- teams or players wishing to play in the season that starts

Best Bets on TV

"31 Days of Oscar" (8 p.m., TCM): If the Winter Games just aren't doing it for you, it may be time

Boardman romps; Girard upsets Lisbon

Crestview and Springfield also posted victories. ALLIANCE -- April Melquist scored seven of her 13

STATE TROOPERS

STATE TROOPERS Zatvarnicky honored again Trooper David Zatvarnicky was recently named the

University keeps promise to not raise tuition and fees

The college guarantees student tuition and fees won't change for four years. HIRAM -- Hiram

Hendershott, John engagement is announced

XThe engagement of Julie Ann Hendershott, 142 Ridgewood Drive, Boardman, and Robert Richard John II,

WRESTLING RESULTS

WRESTLING RESULTS OHIO ATHLETIC CONF. MEET (At Berea) Team scores: 1. Heidelberg 99. 2.

ICE HOCKEY Miracle reversed: Sweden upsets U.S. women in OT

The Americans will play Finland on Monday for the bronze medal. LOS ANGELES TIMES TURIN, Italy

RESEARCH Can your doctor harness placebo power?

The results are real, but certain elements can increase the impact of treatment. By WILLIAM

DOG ATTACKS

DOG ATTACKS What to do Questions and answers about how to avoid being bitten by a dog and what

Congress considers landmark expansion

The chief of The Cherokee Nation welcomed the progress on the legislation. SCRIPPS HOWARD

Wellsville finishes stellar season with 67-62 win over Columbiana

WELLSVILLE -- The Wellsville High School basketball team completed regular-season action Friday by

ANNIE'S MAILBOX Rancid refrigerator is ruining relationship

Dear Annie: My in-laws have a truly filthy refrigerator. For years, my husband and I have joked

ODOT to add light near Wal-Mart

By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA -- State transportation officials are planning to

ALL-STAR ROUNDUP News and notes

Still in love: Bill Russell is such a fan of the NBA that he sometimes watches as many as five games

Trauma symposium

Trauma symposium LIBERTY -- The fourth annual trauma symposium, sponsored by Forum Health Trumbull

EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2823.549--6-4W-117-

Blue Devils rebound, 72-27

McDonald will play ICL rival Mineral Ridge in the next game. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR

'Burgh deserves Super crown

Things have started to settle down a little following Pittsburgh's 21-10 victory over Seattle in the

Judge dismisses bankruptcy case

YOUNGSTOWN -- Former mob boss Lenny Strollo's Chapter 13 bankruptcy case has been dismissed, which

Wilson waits for decision on petitions

The congressional candidate called the petition issue a 'nightmare.' By DAVID SKOLNICK

MEDALS TABLE Through Saturday

NationGSBTot Norway27716 Germany66315 United States74213 Russia62513 Canada24511 Austria45110 South

Lakeview knocks LaBrae from top

The Bulldogs and Liberty now share first place in the TAC. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR

BEST SELLERS Publishers Weekly

For the week ending Feb. 11: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Cell: A Novel" by Stephen King (Scribner)

BOARDMAN Event set to raise money for Rich autism center

The goal is to raise $20,000 for a playground for autistic children. BOARDMAN -- A dinner-variety

McDonald youth is chosen for European tour

McDONALD -- Gregory Dzurinda, a student at McDonald High School, has been selected to perform with

OLYMPICS ROUNDUP | Saturday's other events

Speedskating Jin Sun-yu and Choi Eun-kyung finished 1-2 in the women's 1,500-meter short track

Animal organization's new name reflects new vision

The Columbiana County Humane Officer works with the new group. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Jitterz (Merriman)7.403.603.00 Blueridge Angel (Jones)8.004.00

Unable to find hope? Read Revelation 7:17

Revelation 7:17: "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. And he will guide

MOVIE REVIEW 'Date Movie' is neither funny nor romantic

It's a spoof that makes no attempt to be clever. By HANH NGUYEN ZAP2IT.COM I'm so over Kelis'

Back off, but keep eye on son

Q. Our 14-year-old son looks at least two years older and is more mature in many ways than most boys

Lawrence County crisis shelter schedules its annual auction

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County kicks off its 25th year with its annual

Critics are being unfair to Cheney

Opinion: "Hello, is this the New York Daily Blab?" "Yes." "Would you connect me to the national desk,

The Vindicator/Heather Cory Creating well-oiled machines

Mike Willmitch, top left, a senior at Chaney High School in Youngstown, and Frank Nayeaver, a

Local students to vie nationally

YOUNGSTOWN -- Several local students have earned the right to compete at the 2006 Blue Bonnet

Doesn't want nosey friends to influence decision

Dear Annie: I am a 20-year-old woman, and I have been dating a most wonderful young man for the last

HORN OF AFRICA 10 troops missing in crash accounted for, U.S. says

Two injured crew members had been rescued Friday. NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- Rescue crews called off

YSU

YSU Penguins' games canceled STILLWATER, Okla. -- This weekend's scheduled baseball doubleheader

Fellowship banquet

Fellowship banquet HUBBARD -- Jesus is the Way World Outreach Ministries, 319 Goldie Road,

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, "Beethoven by Request" concert. When: 8 p.m.,

ENRICHMENT | Westminster College Westminster College of New Wilmington, Pa., announces several personal enrichment and leisure courses for community residents. Continuing Education classes and

Personal fitness: Two sessions remaining. Session C runs from March 20 through April 21, and session

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