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Associated Press

Associated Press IN ISLAMABAD: A police officer in Islamabad, Pakistan, fires a tear-gas grenade


Zemlyankina, Sauline troth is announced

XAnna Zemlyankina of Panama City Beach Fla., a daughter of Vladimir and Nina Zemlyankina of Russia,


Plan's logging terms upset conservationists

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A new plan for managing Ohio's only national forest calls for giving high


Gents celebrate 50th anniversary by renewing vows

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Gent Sr. of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary


O'Halloran has four races at state swimming meet

CANTON -- Boardman sophomore Conner O'Halloran will compete in three relays and an individual event


Tyra Grant and Courtney Schiffauer accounted for 57 of the game's points.

Tyra Grant and Courtney Schiffauer accounted for 57 of the game's points. By JOHN BASSETTI


COPTER CRASHES Military confirms deaths of 10 troops

The two Marine helicopters crashed Friday in the Gulf of Aden off Africa. JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP)


It doesn't matter how good a job you do

Opinion: By HAROLD MEYERSON WASHINGTON POST WIXOM, Mich. -- From the outside, the Ford assembly plant


Favoritism leaves him feeling less loved

Dear Annie: My problem concerns my parents' complete infatuation with my sister's family. I'm a


Does Mahoning County need another government study?

Editorial: At first glance, a job/wage schedule for Mahoning County government makes perfect sense, seeing as


Necole Corvino, Jack Tibolla set wedding date

XThe engagement of Necole Corvino, 4811 Waterford Club Crossing, Raleigh, N.C., and Jack Brian


Bill aims to limit those who can adopt

The bill's author is formerly from Mahoning County. By MARY ELLEN PELLEGRINI VINDICATOR


Gerlach-Titus troth announced by their parents

XThe engagement of Gina Gerlach of Boardman and Thomas Titus of Canfield is being announced by their


LOCAL ACTORS Valley talent fills roles on screen, big and small

Valley actors and actresses are showing up on three popular television series. VINDICATOR STAFF


SUNDAY'S RESULTS

SUNDAY'S RESULTS BOBSLEIGH Men's Two-Man At Cesana, Italy Men's Two-Man 1. Germany 1


Stigliano-Shaker wedding plans are announced

XWARREN -- Vince and Cheryl Stigliano, 3900 Flory Ave. S.E., are revealing plans for the upcoming


NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-DAYTONA

NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-DAYTONA 500 RESULTS Sunday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona


AREA BOWLING SCORES

WEDGEWOOD (Golden Gals Trio) -- Nora Patella 188-498, Rita Mineo 158-460, Shirley Sabatka 164-434,


Take sweet's health claim with grain of salt, some say

One expert says any claim that chocolate is a health food is 'risky.' ALBANY, Ga. (AP) -- It's


BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS MEN Quarterfinals, Tuesday, 7:30


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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


Summer wedding for Miss Snyder, Mr. Mitulinski

XYOUNGSTOWN -- A summer wedding is planned by MaryElizabeth Snyder, 2716 Zedaker St., and Jason A.


Turin proving to be gnarly

The snowboarders have created success and frustration for the Americans who care. By TIM DAHLBERG


It's fast and furious

Can you really get a complete workout in so little time? By JEANNINE STEIN LOS ANGELES TIMES


Parents announce Hlywa-Restaino wedding plans

XPlans for the upcoming marriage of Kimberly Jean Hlywa, 3625 Darbyshire Drive, Canfield, and


hLisa Marie Presley weds hubby No. 4

hLisa Marie Presley weds hubby No. 4 LOS ANGELES -- Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock 'n' roll


India, Europe grapple with new bird flu cases

India, Europe grapple with new bird flu cases NAVAPUR, India -- Health officials and farm workers


Medical clinics open in Ohio pharmacies

Physicians are wary of the quality of care provided by the clinics. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Promising


Information on setbacks to be presented to officials

The regulations would restrict development from a stream's path. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF


KATHERINE DOLAND KYLE DEAS

KATHERINE DOLAND KYLE DEAS XCANFIELD -- St. Michael Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21


MEDALS TABLE Through Sunday

NATIONGSBTOT Germany77418 Norway27716 United States74213 Russia62513 Canada26513


In the Middle East, the 'third way' is a myth

Opinion: By SHIBLEY TELHANI WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The reality shown by Hamas' victory in the


Thiel cuts not for everyone

The Greenville college is dropping six varsity programs. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Surprise weekend celebration marks Struhariks' 50th

XFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Struharik, 2779 E. Marina Drive, were surprised as


Bookstore is dedicated to the legacy of Lincoln

The store, founded in 1938, is a treasure trove of books, photos and other artifacts. CHICAGO (AP)


KATHERINE MOSCA JACK GRAVELLE

KATHERINE MOSCA JACK GRAVELLE XCANFIELD -- Katherine Josephine Mosca, 540 Melrose Ave., Columbus,


Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Amy and R. Scot Murray, Boardman, girl, Feb. 19.


Family Dollar employee reports being robbed

Family Dollar employee reports being robbed BOARDMAN -- A female employee of the Family Dollar


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Acquired 1B Andy Tracy from Cleveland for a player


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Mooney 71, Struthers 51 Campbell 58, Poland 50


REVIEW 'Vagina Monologues' empowers with truth

By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- New Castle Playhouse played host this


Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz Q. Playing a 15-17 range for one no trump, you hold: K Q 10 6 5 A J 5 A


WOMEN'S TOP 25 Sunday's games

No. 1 Duke 99, Miami 93 CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Monique Currie scored 15 of her 43 points in the


BUTLER INSTITUTE Ballet will depict Chen Chi's work

The dancers' costumes will match the colors in a painting. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Law enforcement programs get grants

Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services has awarded more than $350,000 in Mahoning County and


Miss Caccarozzo to wed Mr. Jones in spring rite

XAUSTINTOWN -- Joseph and Nikki Caccarozzo of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their


New unit targets juveniles, violence

At-risk youths need after-school and summer programs, an officer says. By PATRICIA MEADE


TOUGH GUY

Tough guy For you boxing fans, what do "The Redneck," "The Preacherman" and "The Science Man" have


Baytos-Jewett wedding to be in Tampa church

XMONROE, Ga. -- Announced by Jeffrey and Martha Baytos, 960 Providence Club Drive, formerly of


Hot-shooting UW-Milwaukee romps over Youngstown State

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- UW-Milwaukee (17-8, 12-2 Horizon League) shot 57.1 percent from the floor in the


Israel stops funds to Palestinians

Other countries are being persuaded to cut off funding. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS JERUSALEM --


U.S. drops another 2-1 game, but is expected to advance

The Americans end pool play Tuesday against the Russians. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS TURIN, Italy


Arts council calls for literary works

Arts council calls for literary works SALEM -- Larwen Arts Council has issued a call for literary


JAPAN

JAPAN Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokyo, Feb. 15: The U.S. Energy Department announced its Global Nuclear


SCHEDULE Television and events

TELEVISION Today USA -- (Live: Men's curling: USA vs. Canada), 8-11 a.m. MSNBC -- (Live: Women's


CONOVER, OHIO Award nominee haunted by crash

The trucker rescued a couple but couldn't save their daughter. CONOVER, Ohio (AP) -- Every time


ALL-STAR NOTEBOOK \ From Houston

Dunk controversy: Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Allen Iverson is upset. He thinks his 76ers teammate


LOCAL

LOCAL Area boxing UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Youngstown middleweight Darnell Boone scored an upset win


U.S. freezes assets of group with alleged ties to Hamas

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Treasury Department on Sunday ordered U.S. banks to freeze the assets of an


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark E. Thompson, 31, of 127301/2 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road,


Penguins wind up seasons

This week begins the final home stretch of the Horizon League basketball regular season and both the


Girard's DeFrank fights to a Toughman crown

"The Big Deal" matched his brother's pace. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF GIRARD --


RECORD REVIEWS

'REARVIEW MIRROR' Don McLean (Hyena) Grade: B Don McLean in the country column? The writer of


Fire causes damage to vacant house

YOUNGSTOWN -- Fire caused an undetermined amount of damage Sunday night to a vacant house at 325


Date announced for Buoni-Santell rite in Gahanna

XBOARDMAN -- Dr. and Mrs. John J. Buoni, 79 Green Bay Drive, are announcing the engagement of their


SERIES WORK

SERIES WORK Local actors Area residents working on television series: "Law & amp; Order":


Old sewer pipes bring costly inconveniences

The couple have not had full use of their plumbing for nearly a month. By NANCY TULLIS


CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS Niles Gymanfa Ganu Association will hold an annual St. David's Day banquet Sunday at


NICOTINE Tips to help you quit ... at long last

An expert says most people try to quit three times before they are successful. By MARY MEEHAN


stately silhouette

STATELY SILHOUETTE The Vindicator/William D. Lewis DAY'S END: The sun sets behind the familiar


THIS WEEK'S SOAPS

ALL MY CHILDREN Regaining consciousness and realizing what Janet did, Amanda issued a warning to


Will Reardon drop out of race?

The Mahoning County treasurer is expected to make an announcement this week. COLUMBUS -- U.S. Rep.


Use interesting hints to check on bank-account statement

Dear Readers: If your monthly checking account statement doesn't quite add up to your calculations,


MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE WLPct.GB St. Louis154.789-- Milwaukee146.70011/2


Cheater label chases Johnson

He won The Great American Race, then heard whispers questioning legality. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)


VIDEO GAME REVIEWS

'TALES OF LEGENDIA' Platform: PlayStation 2. Genre: Role-playing. Publisher: Namco. Rating: T,


Dems split on party chairman

Opinion: A year after becoming Democratic Party chair, Howard Dean remains controversial. To much of the


Survivor: They keep music alive

The actress performed in the original production. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Ela


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES Chicago 117, Philadelphia 84 Phoenix 109, Houston 75 FRIDAY'S GAMES No


Bill would form panel on faulty convictions

The panel would suggest changes that might cut the error rate. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Post-conviction


IRAQ Parties face obstacles in negotiations to form new unity government

Officials from the Shiite and Kurdish blocs said talks had revealed major policy differences.


PGA-NISSAN OPEN SCORES

PGA-NISSAN OPEN SCORES Sunday At Riviera Country Club Los Angeles Purse: $5.1 million


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: "Brundibar." When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Salem


NBA

NBA FavoritePointsUnderdog No Games Scheduled College Basketball FavoritePointsUnderdog


Black hall of fame plans induction event

There will be nine hall of fame inductees Saturday. WARREN -- An international official of the


"I think sooner or later there will be a need to close the Guantanamo (camp), and I think it will be up to the government to decide."

Opinion: "I think sooner or later there will be a need to close the Guantanamo (camp), and I think it will be


ROUNDUP | Sunday's other events

FIGURE SKATING Ice Dancing Fiesta time on ice turned into an Olympic fallfest, with only the


& lt;B & gt;BACKER, & lt;/B & gt;Northa Lucille, 72, of Lisbon;

& lt;B & gt;BACKER, & lt;/B & gt;Northa Lucille, 72, of Lisbon; calling hours


Web site unifies variety of info

The project benefited from an outsider's perspective. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Sole winner puts claim on hold

A Nebraska Lottery official said winners often seek legal or financial advice first. LINCOLN, Neb.


ASH TREE PROBLEMS Homeowners, cities bearing the costs

Ohio is getting fewer federal dollars for relief. TOLEDO (AP) -- Homeowners with ash trees in


HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Maxine (Miller) Palisin

Born: Feb. 19, 1906, in Garrettsville; moved to Youngstown in 1909. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. C. Harry


Good old boys survive

Opinion: Good old boys survive EDITOR: The round of musical chairs being played locally and statewide is


DIVISION III WRESTLING Brookfield wins sectional, sends 11 to next weekend

ROOTSTOWN -- Brookfield High advanced 11 wrestlers to the Division III district, including four


NOTEBOOK From Daytona Beach

Surprise finish: Kirk Shelmerdine was the most unlikely qualifier for the Daytona 500. He may have


Security forces seal capital to quell cartoon protests

Newspapers ran full-page apologies by the Danish newspaper that first ran the caricatures.


NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE

NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE WLPctGB Florida2012.625-- Fort Worth2012.625-- Austin1812.6001


With two dozen rescued, hope of finding more survivors fades

Victims are being buried in mass graves. GUINSAUGON, Philippines (AP) -- Marine Capt. Jeff


EASTERN CONFERENCE

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


TALLMADGE, OHIO Victim's brother changes mind on death penalty

He no longer supports the death penalty after talking with his sister's killer. TALLMADGE, Ohio


Getting airborne isn't easy

Editorial: Too often in the past, the Mahoning Valley has looked for the big, magic bullet to solve its


Couple's bequest benefits projects

The couple created a family trust that provided $360,000 in gifts to YSU. By HAROLD GWIN


TODAY

TODAY 8 a.m. (USA) Winter Olympics: Men's curling (U.S. vs. Canada). 10:30 a.m. (MSNBC)


Rice-Guy troth is announced, wedding date set

XHolly Lynne Rice, 571 Como Ave., Struthers, and David Matthew Guy, 761 E. Park Ave., Columbiana,


Patriot gamesmanship

Los Angeles Times: Presented with a rare opportunity to act like a separate branch of government


Phantoms goalie Zapolski blanks Springfield Blues

Marc Menzione and Drew Satterly netted goals in Mahoning Valley's 3-0 victory. BOARDMAN --


NEW MUSIC SOCIETY Concert to feature Pittsburgh Symphony musicians

The performance will include the premiere of 'Solo Sonata.' YOUNGSTOWN -- A group of Pittsburgh


'DATE MOVIE'

'DATE MOVIE' Grade: F. Directed by: Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. Rated: PG-13. Running


POWER OF THE PEN Top finishers

Results from the Lakeview High School Power of the Pen District Tournament: TOP SEVENTH-GRADE


Daytona 500 victor stirs controversy

Daytona 500 victor stirs controversy JIMMIE JOHNSON, above, celebrates his win in the Daytona 500


The Vindicator

The Vindicator BUYER BEWARE: A crew from Mr. Rooter of Youngstown digs up Cliff Hayes' back yard


Miss Moschella and Mr. Colla to wed in March

XBOARDMAN -- Announced by Nadine Marie Moschella and Nicholas James Colla, both of 474 Ewing Road,


American auction expected to fetch more than $1 million

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Documents owned by a one-time Beistle Co. president, including pages from


Campbell, Mooney defeat MAC teams

POLAND -- Campbell Memorial High put five players in double-figure scoring and made 20-for-28 at the


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY 7th--He's Inebri (Merriman)4.603.202.80 Ohoka Dale N


Coach in doping probe crashes car after police chase

The Austrian Ski Federation has ended its relationship with the coach, it said. VIENNA, Austria


Number of gun permits drops by half

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The number of licenses issued for concealed-weapon permits dropped by half in the


GOLF Sabbatini flips fortune inspired by jeering fans

He won despite losing a four-shot lead. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES -- Losing a four-shot lead


ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas310.750215191


BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S RESULTS AREA Mooney 71, Struthers 51 Campbell 58, Poland 50


YOUNGSTOWN Police investigate 3-car crash that injured several people

The drivers of two cars told police they had the green light. YOUNGSTOWN -- Several people injured


TOP 25 Redick sets Duke scoring record

No. 4 Villanova overwhelmed No. 17 Georgetown. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM, N.C. -- J.J. Redick now