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'Dealing Dogs' reveals horrors of Ark. kennel
The Martin Creek Kennel was one of the nation's largest kennels. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- An
Fall in real wages hits the bottom tier hardest
Opinion: By BERNARDO RUIZ KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Real wages continue to fall as President Bush touts a
Track & amp; Field
TRACK & amp; FIELD KENT STATE TUNE-UP INVITATIONAL NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Westminster
DAYTONA Driver wants respect that comes with win
Jimmie Johnson is being hung for his crew chief's misdeed. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie
& lt;B & gt;CASALINI, & lt;/B & gt;Aldo, 78, of Youngstown; calling
& lt;B & gt;CASALINI, & lt;/B & gt;Aldo, 78, of Youngstown; calling hours Friday
Police arrest 2 men on various charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two men were arrested when police checked out complaints that patrons of a Market
SKIING Miller down to one chance
He was sixth in the giant slalom on Monday. Saturday is the last Alpine event and his last medal
WOMEN'S FIGURE SKATING It's Cohen's burden to bring back medal
Americans have won five golds, four silvers and four bronzes. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- "The Star-
Canfield cruises; Fitch eliminated
The Cardinals routed Harding 74-35, while Jackson beat the Falcons 54-42. By PETE MOLLICA
Phantoms lose 2-0 to Barons
It was the third loss to Cleveland in the last four meetings. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA Division I at Alliance Jackson 54, Fitch 42 Canfield 74,
HOW HE SEES IT Democrats should want Cheney to stay
Opinion: By PETER A. BROWN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Few batted an eye when Democratic National Chairman
Johnson seeks return to GOP leadership
Republicans in Columbiana County will vote on the chairman post in late May. By DAVID SKOLNICK
3 arrested in pickup stolen in carjacking on Warren street
WARREN -- Police arrested two men and a woman in a Chevrolet pickup truck after stopping the
Bison draw visitors who are just curious
The first two bison were a gift to Andy Yount. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA
Rescue crews work feverishly to reach 65 trapped miners
The men had only a six-hour supply of oxygen, but a ventilation system in the mine was still
ANNIE'S MAILBOX The excessive tickling and poking must stop
Dear Annie: My 8-year-old granddaughter, "Ashley," recently told me she is afraid she is going to
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas310.750215191
Agosto-Belbin team wins silver medal
Agosto-Belbin team wins silver medal BENJAMIN AGOSTO and his partner, Tanith Belbin, compete in
Group considers constructing $3 million facility
The building also could be used for other activities. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Annual art event helps raise funds and awareness
A painting created during this year's event will be auctioned off that evening. YOUNGSTOWN -- "Mad
SCHOOL LUNCHES Cafeteria system has its eye on kids' diets
Parents can keep all desserts or chips, for example, from their child. HOUSTON (AP) -- A student
Ex-university leader named prime minister
Hamas is trying to get the various factions to form a coalition Cabinet. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Feb. 14 Theft: Merchandise was stolen from
DANIEL SCHORR Some leaks serve a purpose, others don't
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- All leakdom could be said to be divided into two parts: the top-level leak serving
DRUG RAIDS There's more than skis in the athletes' housing
Austrian ski officials have severed ties with one of their coaches. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- An
Board gets OK for park building
The township will lease the property for $1 per year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Red River (Rivera)23.6012.808.60 Astrokeys (Whitney)4.403.60
Pilot's family assumes restoration project
Jerry Shiffer died in a plane crash in Montana on the same day the first B-17 parts arrived in
Nightspot, eatery get new lease
The new owners are focusing on their restaurant; there won't be teen nights. By JEANNE STARMACK
Stewart: I was supposed to fire Trump on the air
Stewart: I was supposed to fire Trump on the air Stewart: I was supposed to fire Trump on
Lawyer accused of sloppy defense
The child molester's sentence could be halved. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A lawyer who has since become
King James & amp; the Fab Four lead East to comeback win
LeBron James scored 29 points to become the youngest MVP in history. HOUSTON (AP) -- A push from
SPACE FOR THE MASSES Fifth flight to launch ashes Tourism companies are planning affordable trips
The ashes will orbit for years before falling into the earth's atmosphere. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.
Persistent shortage of substitutes puts districts in a bind
Qualified potential substitutes often move away for full-time positions. AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) -- As
"I have sworn to only live free. Even if I find bitter the taste of death, I don't want to die
Opinion: "I have sworn to only live free. Even if I find bitter the taste of death, I don't want to die
Grants to train youths for the building trades
The grants help young people 16 to 24 train on the job. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Way Station of
PIRATES Wilson is model of optimism
It is possible Pittsburgh will trade the utility player. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Craig Wilson
MEDALS TABLE Through Monday
NationGSBTot Germany77418 Norway27817 Austria75315 United States75315 Russia72514 Canada36514
DAN K. THOMASSON Muslim violence damaging to Muslims
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The question from NBC's Tom Brokaw to Pakistan's president, Pervez Musharraf went
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Monday's other games
MEN Syracuse 60, No. 14 West Virginia 58 SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Terrence Roberts broke out of a
Bank takes into account that charge was bogus
Dear Heloise: Sometime back, you had a column on identity theft. A year ago, mine was stolen; I got
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2823.549--6-4W-117-
East High Alumni will hold a breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Geno's in Lowellville.
East High Alumni will hold a breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Geno's in Lowellville. Upcoming
WOMEN OSU too good or MSU so bad?
The Buckeyes, ranked No. 6 in the nation, romped over the Spartans, 69-38. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) --
hSite of racist bombing becomes a landmark
hSite of racist bombing becomes a landmark BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Secretary of the Interior Gale
Surplus Food Feb. 22
Surplus Food People's Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., food giveaway at 11 a.m.,
Bush visit inspires crew to complete renovations
Work on Mark and Margie Hauser's house had begun a year and a half ago. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A
Wedge being compared to Alston
The Cleveland skipper is known as a player's manager. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- Manager Eric
NBA ALL-STAR SUMMARY
NBA ALL-STAR SUMMARY LATE SUNDAY EAST 122, WEST 120 WEST (120) -- McGrady 15-26 2-7 36, Duncan
Youngstown Christian, Columbiana roll easily
The Eagles blitzed Southington 54-25, while the Clippers rolled 58-34. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR
Area conferences start tournaments today
Westminster is the defending PAC women's tournament champion. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT The
Tall takes toll in opener, 70-11
Ellie Shields had 26 points for Howland. Woodrow Wilson started two freshmen and a sophomore. BY
SCHEDULE Area college basketball conference tournaments
MEN Today Presidents' Athletic Conference Thiel at Washington & amp; Jefferson, 7 p.m. Thomas
ROUNDUP \ Monday's events
Ice Dancing At last, a figure skating medal for the United States -- in ice dancing, of all
Farrell wins, hungry for more
The Steelers' 22-point victory was over the St. Joseph Spartans. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
Driver killed in crash on U.S. Route 422
SOUTHINGTON -- An elderly Mineral Ridge man suffered mortal injuries when two westbound vehicles
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Bob Cene indoor facility -- is available for rental. There are three cages and a pitching
LATE SATURDAY SteelHounds lose in shootout, 5-4
Youngstown blew a 3-0 lead on Saturday at Rio Grande Valley. HIDALGO, Texas -- The Youngstown
IRAQ U.S. threatens to pull security force funds
Violence throughout Iraq escalated on Monday. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Amid
Just buy American
Opinion: Just buy American EDITOR: Do you want to turn America around? Do you like the direction we're
WTA TOUR DUBAI DUTY FREE WOMEN'S OPEN
WTA TOUR DUBAI DUTY FREE WOMEN'S OPEN Monday At Dubai Tennis Stadium Dubai, United Arab
Orchestra excels with varied program
The Greenville High School Steel Drum Band added high energy. By L. CROW VINDICATOR
Unions to offer plans for better interaction
Union leaders have met with the labor-management panel. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION
Issues over petitions are likely to dog Wilson
The Columbiana County elections board votes Wednesday to certify the ballot. By DAVID SKOLNICK
1,500 reasons to watch
TURIN, Italy (AP) -- After all the jawing, all the intrigue, all the hard feelings -- not to mention
SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP News and notes
Bonds a no-show: One day after contradicting reports that he was either ready to retire after the
Chertoff should be worrying about security, not trade
Editorial: It is less than assuring to know that Michael Chertoff, Homeland Security secretary, is spending
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES Chicago 117, Philadelphia 84 Phoenix 109, Houston 75 FRIDAY'S GAMES No
Traditional bridal gowns are always in style
Delicate touches of color embellish flowing, feminine wedding gowns. NEW YORK (AP) -- The more
Newton Falls girls OT winner in first round
ROOTSTOWN -- Kortni Collins and Casce Piquet hit the key shots in regulation and overtime to lead
Sensors picking up signals near school
Rescuers are hopeful, but no one has been pulled out alive since a few hours after the disaster
Historian denies Holocaust, gets 3 years in prison
To deny the Holocaust in Austria is a crime. VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- Right-wing British historian
In off-election year, Pa. has exciting races
The state is a mix of urban and rural and various ethnicities. NARBERTH, Pa. (AP) -- If only
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press TAKING A BREATHER: Miner Julian Rodriguez takes a break from digging out trapped
D'Ambrosio rehired as superintendent
The former center chief is the best choice, the board president said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
LIQUOR licenses
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2006. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2006. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date
Water rates would rise 70%
Water rates should have been increased since 1991, the mayor says. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Cost of drugs should be cut, not the access to the drugs
Opinion: The Miami Herald: Even weeks after the nation's Medicare prescription-drug program took effect, it's
NBA Mavericks in good shape for next half
Teams like the Lakers, Cleveland and Philadelphia are counting on their superstars. By BRIAN
SteelHounds hang on for shootout victory
Youngstown is 5-0 against the Forth Worth Brahmas this season. FORTH WORTH, Texas -- The
4 Ohioans arrested in gun-smuggling
NEW YORK (AP) -- Police arrested six people, including four from Ohio, and seized more than 100
LOCAL HOCKEY: ONE UP, ONE DOWN
Local hockey: One up, one down The SteelHounds defeated Fort Worth 5-4 while the Phantoms lost to
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Allegiant Air gave Brian Mosko of Girard and his family complimentary air fare
Monday's Best Bets on TV
Monday's Best Bets on TV "The Bachelor: Paris" (10 p.m., ABC): Dr. Stork gets thrust into
AGENDA WEDNESDAY
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library Board meeting, 6 p.m., Palmer meeting room of
Wilmington board hires administrators
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Wilmington Area Board of School Directors has filled two district
EX-ROCKER GLITTER FACES CHILD SEX TRIAL
Ex-rocker Glitter faces child sex trial HANOI, Vietnam -- Former British rocker Gary Glitter will