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Officials hear details of riparian setbacks

The setbacks help with flood and erosion control, the speaker said. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Official says elections errors are rare

The state's top election official says it's important to learn from mistakes. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Blackwell's attack ads concern Taft

The May GOP primary winner is expected to run against Ted Strickland. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov. Bob


NBA

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States to prepare grads for college and careers

Requirements need to align with higher education and the workplace. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


SHORT TRACK SPEEDSKATING Ohno easily advances to 500 meter quarterfinal

He's also part of the U.S. 5000 meter relay team which is also in the finals. TURIN, Italy (AP) --


Ex-Youngstown businessman heads to prison for bank fraud

The defendant will report to prison when notified. YOUNGSTOWN -- Businessman Jeffrey J. Moffie has


3 Middle Eastern men charged in terror plot

All three of them had lived in Toledo in the past year. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Three Muslim men from


Ohio Drive to be repaved

LAKE MILTON -- By this spring, motorists using Ohio Drive should be in for a smoother experience.


Reader says arnica healed bruise

Q. Yesterday, I had a slow-motion tumble off my bike onto my knees on the way home. They were


Dunn's shot aids Bulldogs

His shot gave East Palestine a 57-56 win over South Range. EAST PALESTINE -- Zac Dunn made a


Hamas should get nothing free of charge

Opinion: By DENNIS ROSS WASHINGTON POST During my years of trying to negotiate peace between Israel and


Three men get prison in robbery, shooting at store

Isael Roman III has been identified as the trigger man. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF


Woman accused of trying to burn beau

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Geri Trimble, 43, of Parkwood Court is accused of trying to set her boyfriend on


Debate set on Traficant

Roughly 20 paintings will be brought from New York. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


How low can we go?

Opinion: How low can we go? EDITOR: As I read the article about the home for the mentally ill closing,


Mini-network to be launched

NEW YORK (AP) -- News Corp. announced Wednesday it would launch a new mini-network called My Network


Maplewood, Champion, LaBrae girls bow out

ANDOVER -- The Maplewood and Champion girls basketball teams bowed out of the Division III sectional


False bomb threat

False bomb threat SALEM -- Two Salem area companies were evacuated briefly Monday after a caller


Wanted: Photos for coffee-table book

The group expects to publish about 500 copies of the book. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Brian and Erica Woolf, Salem, girl, Feb. 20. Brian and


COOKIES WITH WINE?

Cookies with wine? Oui. Two types of buttery artisanal cookies from Le Petit Duc patisserie in


PREVIEW 'Seussical [The Musical]' offers thrills, creativity for audience

The show contains a lot of simple messages, the theater director said. By L. CROW VINDICATOR


Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Terrisa Phillips and MichalPuskar, Poland, twin


Utility to drop price of gas

Natural gas costs for March will fall 11 percent. YOUNGSTOWN -- Gas rates for Dominion East Ohio


OLYMPIC ROUNDUP | Wednesday's events

Women's slalom Anja Paerson finally won her Olympic gold medal and beat her longtime rival with a


Officials approve buying touch-screen vote machines

The county will buy 275 machines. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE,


School board approves effort to pursue land swap with city

WARREN -- The board of education authorized Superintendent Kathryn Hellweg to pursue a land swap


Abortion case on docket

The case concerns so-called partial-birth abortions. WASHINGTON (AP) -- For months Samuel Alito


Iran, Russia have differing views

Some Russians think the talks are Iran's effort to avert sanctions. MOSCOW (AP) -- A top Iranian


"The most important thing we can do is let families know that the nation cares. When a total

Opinion: "The most important thing we can do is let families know that the nation cares. When a total


Radical cleric is kingmaker in Iraq

Opinion: Once again, the Bush administration has been unpleasantly surprised by the results of Mideast


Here's a lesson on how to brew specialty coffees

Dear Readers: Wake up and smell the coffee! It can be even more enticing if you do something a


U.S. meets Finland in quarterfinal test

The Americans lost their final preliminary round game to Russia, 5-4. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Feb. 23 1938 -- Joe Louis knocks out Nathan Mann in


SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP | News and notes

Giants: Barry Bonds arrived Wednesday, said he might not decide until next winter whether to play in


Family files civil suit

YOUNGSTOWN -- Family members have filed a civil complaint in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on


Valley native to bike in Police Unity Tour

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Police Unity Tour -- a bike ride to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial


Proposed changes upset some landlords in city

The measure would be a costly invasion of privacy, an opponent says. WARREN -- Landlords are upset


Police cite brothers for spray-painting St. Christine School

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two bored brothers -- 13 and 15 -- used cans of black spray paint to deface St.


Enrollment, subsidy drop cause deficit

The district is expected to be placed in fiscal watch by the state. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


"The talks are not going easily but we are counting on reaching a positive result. We are not losing optimism. We are waiting for a final response from the Iranian negotiators and we hope for a

Opinion: "The talks are not going easily but we are counting on reaching a positive result. We are not losing


TOP 25 BASKETBALL Williams leads UConn win

He had a triple-double as the No. 3 Huskies beat Notre Dame, 75-74. ASSOCIATED PRESS HARTFORD,


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY XCol. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a


Task force meeting is called a success

The next meeting will be in less than a week. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


TRADITIONAL TREATS LURE VALLEY RESIDENTS TO FOOD FESTIVAL.

Traditional treats lure Valley residents to food festival. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR STAFF


Sources: Wilson petitions not valid

The candidate can run as a Democratic write-in or as an independent. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Arena Football League

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Fire destroys half of Austintown duplex

AUSTINTOWN -- Andrew Frost Jr., township assistant fire chief, said the cause of a Sunday evening


Mayor tells West Siders about demolition plans

Youngstown was the best per-capita, sold-out venue for Disney on Ice this year. By NANCY TULLIS


Campbell City Council will host a public meeting at 6 tonight to discuss the traffic signal at Sixth Street and Coitsville Road.

Campbell City Council will host a public meeting at 6 tonight to discuss the traffic signal at Sixth


City auditor: Pay system caused error

There may be findings for recovery for overpaying employees. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Awtair (Spieth)3.602.602.20 Jarrett (Whitney)3.202.60


Fulfill all ideas of panel, unions tell administration

The union leaders said two administrators have to go before they'll step aside. YOUNGSTOWN --


Ohio Players' Beck to be guest on 'Valley Gold'

YOUNGSTOWN -- Billy Beck of the R & amp;B group the Ohio Players will be the next guest on "The


U.S. SEAPORTS White House says shipping deal was done before Bush knew of it

Democrats and Republicans are rebelling against the deal. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush was


Aristide: I want to return to Haiti

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) -- Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the Haitian leader ousted two years ago


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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


BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Niles 79, Chaney 57 Warren Harding 67, Mooney 39 Salem 69,


Dog dancing becomes latest canine craze

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Most dog owners are blissful if their pets learn to roll over, sit and


New Castle falls short to McKeesport

By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT WEXFORD, Pa. -- Battles are nothing new to the New


Car bomb kills 22, wounds 28

Differences among sectarian politicians bog down talks. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A car bomb exploded


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Division II at Fitch Salem 44, Mooney 19 Streetsboro


MEDALS TABLE

MEDALS TABLE Through Wednesday 65 total medal events NationGSBTot Germany98522


Some oppose ordinance to increase rental permit fees, inspections

Council authorized a land swap with the school board. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Agenda

Agenda THURSDAY Workforce Investment Board Executive Committee, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,


More of Cobalt's parts being made here

Plant and union officials would be happy for GM to send even more work. By DON SHILLING


Chief wants reprimand out of file

The chief says he won't give even the mayor an ongoing investigative report. By TIM YOVICH


AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games

MEN Baldwin-Wallace 96, Mount Union 84 BEREA -- Tori Davis led five players in double figures


Levy income improves morale

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HOWLAND -- Police Chief Paul Monroe says his department


YSU to host CHA playoffs at Ice Zone

BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown State men's hockey team is the host team for the College Hockey


HOCKEY U.S. bounced from Games by Finland

The Americans fell behind 2-0 and then bowed 4-3. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- Mike Modano took no shots


Fans protest hiring of British actor to play Bond

NEW YORK (AP) -- They're shaken, stirred and just plain angry. And several months late with their


AT A GLANCE

MEDALS TABLE 58 total medal events NationGSBTot Germany97521 United States77418


NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games

Wizards 90, Timberwolves 78 WASHINGTON -- Gilbert Arenas scored 34 points, and Caron Butler had 19


AUSTINTOWN Woman charged in fake report

AUSTINTOWN -- A woman who accused a township police officer of forcing sex on her and hitting her is


Today is Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2006. There are 312 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2006. There are 312 days left in the year. On this date


Tuition increase to be decided in June

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University is still


Silver gets U.S. off slide schneid

Shauna Rohbock and Valerie Fleming finished second to the German team. ASSOCIATED PRESS CESANA,


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jebidiah A. Porter, 30, Lebanon, Ind., and Heidi R. Nabors,


McKEESPORT 58, NEW CASTLE 55

McKEESPORT 58, NEW CASTLE 55 MCKEESPORT (18-6) -- Robert Doiley 2-10-14, Devin Alexander 5-7-17,


Restructuring sought to make service quicker

The health department has pressed septic system owners to fix problems. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR


America's melting pot no longer on boil

Opinion: By LLEWELLYN KING KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- Immigration is not what it used to be.


RMK & amp; the Cellular South Cup

RMK & amp; the Cellular South Cup At Memphis, Tenn. Singles Men First Round Andy


Commission to approve big budget

A tax opponent warns that the county should brace for loss of Delphi and GM dollars. By ED RUNYAN


Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:

Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Feb. 13


Additional $6M lets departments rebuild

Recorder Diana Marchese bucked the trend of budget increases. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


YSU PREVIEW \ Basketball

MEN Who: YSU (7-18, 4-10) vs. Butler (17-10, 10-4). When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Where: Hinkle Field


Broken pipe floods facility

The flood did not damage the clients' products or the facility's equipment. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


COLUMBIANA Budget requests reflect growth

The electric department chief wants to hire three additional workers. By SUSAN BENDER VINDICATOR


wednesday's nba summaries

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES 76ERS 116, CAVALIERS 107 CLEVELAND (107)--James 13-24 6-10 33, Gooden


OLYMPICS SCHEDULE | Television and events

TELEVISION Today USA -- (Live: Women's Curling Semifinal; Men's Hockey Quarterfinal), 8 a.m.-2


TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES

TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Baruch 86, Lehman 80 Bentley 69, American International


Wednesday's Sports Transactions

Wednesday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL American Association


Canfield's 200, 400 relays set at state tournament in Canton

They are the first Cardinal relay teams to qualify since 2003. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


Film hits with excessive violence

Actor Paul Walker holds his own in his best role. By ROGER MOORE THE ORLANDO SENTINEL "Running


STATE PREVIEW | Swimming and diving

When: Diving Thursday; Swimming, Friday and Saturday. Where: C.T. Branin Natatorium at Canton


Liberty's defense leads win

The Leopards beat Newton Falls to set up Friday's showdown with LaBrae. By JIM FLICK VINDICATOR


TZATZIKI (YOGURT GARLIC DIP)

TZATZIKI (YOGURT GARLIC DIP) 8 ounces plain yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon


Time to stop money chase in fed elections

Opinion: By ERNEST F. HOLLINGS WASHINGTON POST There is a cancer on the body politic: money. It started


BUCKEYES WIN

Buckeyes win Terance Dials scored 19 points as Ohio State won a key Big Ten game at Michigan


Growing national debt should get more attention

Editorial: Here we go again. Sometime next month, Congress will be asked once again to increase the nation's


NEBRASKA 8 meatpackers share record U.S. lottery jackpot

Each will get $15.5 million after taxes. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Two are immigrants from Vietnam.


MVSD hires lawyer to fend off Aqua Ohio's expansion

MVSD announced the apparent low bidder to replace the Niles standpipe. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


For neighbors, bad memories of clubs linger

By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- Neighbors living behind 1743 S. Raccoon


Rayen advances past Chaney

The Tigers won for the third time this season over the Cowgirls, 58-33. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU


Davis upends Hedrick but not for gold medal

Italy's Enrico Fabris beat the two Americans in the 1,500 meter race. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- Shani


Karzai treads lightly

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited Pakistan last week to address a relatively


Heart patients celebrating life

Forum Health surgeons perform 500 to 600 heart surgeries each year. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American Association LINCOLN SALTDOGS--Agreed to terms with 1B Brett Cooley.


In Mexico, race for president leans left

Opinion: MEXICO CITY -- The most surprising thing about Mexico's presidential race is that leftist candidate


'NORTHEAST OHIO TIMES' Show features sites from around Valley

Among the locations is the Arms Family Museum in Youngstown. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT KENT --


Developer proposes affordable housing

A 70 percent water rate increase was moved to a second reading. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


VENEZUELA Heating-oil program helps poor Americans

The government of Venezuela is proving it cares about the poor. STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- The


Rosemond qualifies in 1,000-meter race

TURIN, Italy -- Australian speedskater Emily Rosemond, the granddaughter of Helen and Ed Nester of


Resident pulled from fire dies

The fire chief helped a 92-year-old woman out of the apartment building. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- A


TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 105, MAGIC 92 ORLANDO (92) -- Turkoglu 5-8 0-0 11, Howard 9-19


Fewer question marks to start

Cliff Lee, C.C. Sabathia and Jake Westbrook will man the rotation. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- The


Commander found

Commander found BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro -- Gen. Ratko Mladic, the fugitive Bosnian Serb


Police say 2 men ignored orders and ran

AUSTINTOWN -- Two men are facing charges after police say they ignored orders at a traffic stop and


Public debate chilled when leaks plugged

Opinion: By GARY WASSERMAN WASHINGTON POST "Persons who have unauthorized possession, who come into


Both vulnerable. South deals.

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


The theater will continue to show independent films.

The theater will continue to show independent films. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT


Will 'Dallas' filmmakers decide to make movie elsewhere?

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS FORT WORTH, Texas -- After four years in development, it looks as if the


Los Angeles Zoo honors 'Golden Girl' Betty White

Los Angeles Zoo honors 'Golden Girl' Betty White LOS ANGELES -- The Happy Homemaker is now an


ART Paintings were done by Pollock, expert says

The paintings lack the familiar patterns of Pollock's work. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A Jackson


Crucial safeguards at risk

Opinion: The Kansas City Star: The government's plan to take the bald eagle off the Endangered Species Act's


Palestinian minister balks at peace deals

Chances of renewing peace negotiations suffer with Hamas' rise. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) --


Man dies of gunshot wound to the head

WARREN -- A 24-year-old Warren man died after suffering a gunshot wound to the head about 11:30 p.m.


Agenda FridayFeb. 24

Agenda FridayOne-Stop Committee of Area 17, Mahoning & amp; Columbiana counties special


Austintown police arrest woman after disturbance

AUSTINTOWN -- Police arrested an township woman after a complaint she was knocking on doors and


Performance, and humor mark film

Felicity Huffman played Bree before 'Desperate Housewives.' By JAMI BERNARD NEW YORK DAILY NEWS


AIR RESERVE STATION Role of blacks in military history cited

It's easy to form stereotypes of minorities when history has gaps, the speaker said. By SEAN


Counterfeit money operation suspected in Lawrence County, Pa.

ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania and federal law enforcement officials are investigating a


Looking for power in pet waste

A methane digester will convert animal waste into methane gas. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- City


Panel urges flu shots for children ages 2 to 5

ATLANTA (AP) -- Children ages 2 to 5 should get flu shots, an advisory panel said Wednesday,


NEW YORK Maid sentenced for stealing from stars

The judge refused to allow her to return to Poland. NEW YORK (AP) -- A maid whose clients included


EMMY AWARDS Officials change rules for nominees

Changes were also implemented in 2004. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Emmy officials are revamping their


Wilson is out of the race

A political expert said the dropped candidate should run as a write-in. By D.A. WILKINSON


Canfield drops Boardman for ninth straight win

The Cardinals forced 17 turnovers in the 63-36 win. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Dem panel backs Dann for attorney general

Dann says he wants to change 'how business is done' in state government. COLUMBUS -- The Ohio


BOARDMAN Debris and, dead dogs in house

The township will pursue demolition if the house is condemned. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF


ANNIE'S MAILBOX When tables are turned, his ears get burned

Dear Annie: My wife, "Tori," and I have been married for 18 years and have two sons, ages 12 and 14.


DIV. IV GIRLS SECTIONAL Sebring, Mathews coast to wins

The Trojans ripped Southern 63-20, while the Mustangs routed Lordstown. By DOUG CHAPIN


Deadline to remove decorations

Deadline to remove decorations Christmas decorations be retrieved from Canfield cemeteries by


Misalignment of viaduct is repaired

MERCER, Pa. -- The repair phase on Sharon's Oakland Avenue Viaduct has been completed and the


BUTLER 72, YOUNGSTOWN ST. 64

BUTLER 72, YOUNGSTOWN ST. 64 YOUNGSTOWN ST. (7-19, 4-11) -- Crawford 4-11 0-3 10, Liles 1-1 0-0 2,


Campbell Soares to win

Trey Soares' 3-point shot gave the Red Devils a 56-54 win over Ursuline. By JOE SCALZO


Salem's win starts with 'D'

Streetsboro beat Niles 56-47 in the other semifinal. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Blending beef and beans

By BILL DALEY CHICAGO TRIBUNE A search for the simplest chicken soup recipe led me to an old


Supplements fail to relieve arthritis pain

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate helped more severely affected patients. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS


"American Idol" (8 p.m., Fox): Last night, the ladies strutted their stuff on "American Idol."

"American Idol" (8 p.m., Fox): Last night, the ladies strutted their stuff on "American Idol."


Sams leads N. Castle past U. St. Clair

By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT WEXFORD, Pa. -- After winning the WPIAL AAAA title two


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& lt;B & gt;BENCEKOVICH, & lt;/B & gt;Anne M., 87, of Struthers; calling hours


Lawmakers add to bill with borrower protections

The bill requires more licensing for those in the lending industry. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawmakers


UNITED NATIONS N. Korea to ask for food for kids, mothers-to-be

Factories will get help to produce enriched porridge and noodles. ROME (AP) -- North Korea will


AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Lost In Yonkers." Stage Left Players. Auditions for three women, grandmother and two in


YSU WOMEN Seniors face final contest at home

Ashlee Russo, Michelle Holmes and Aliyah Sabree play Loyola on Thursday. By PETE MOLLICA


MEDALS TABLE Through Wednesday

NationGSBTot Germany98522 Austria86519 United States77418 Canada58518 Norway28818 Russia73616


Video projector stolen from Canfield school

CANFIELD -- Police have no leads on who stole a video projector from a middle school teacher's room.


Bombings make open civil war likely

Will Shiites and Sunnis ever cooperate in forming a government? KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


TODAY

TODAY 12:05 a.m. (21) (3) (11) Winter Olympics: Medal ceremonies. 1:30 a.m. (21) (3) (11) Winter


PIRATES Tracy talks winning before first workout

Pittsburgh hasn't had a winning record in 13 years. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- New Pittsburgh manager


Board moves ahead with plans to create Hall of Fame program

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Springfield Board of Education is moving ahead with its plans to establish a Hall


Decision to sell port operations dumb

Opinion: On Sunday, the Australian government issued the following alert to its citizens: "We advise you to


Sentence stands in murder case

The Ohio Supreme Court reinstated the prison sentence. WARREN -- A man serving two life sentences


Officials look to car show to bring tourism dollars

A restoration architectural firm will tour the junior high school. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR


SCHEDULE Television and events

TELEVISION Today USA -- (Live: Women's Biathlon Relay Final), 6-8 a.m. MSNBC -- (Live: Women's


YOUNGSTOWN

YOUNGSTOWN NAHL delays tourney decision YOUNGSTOWN -- The North American Hockey League board of


Match Play Championship Results

Match Play Championship Results At La Costa Resort and Spa Carlsbad, Calif. Purse: $7.5


COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Regional games

MEN Westminster 122, Thomas More 92 NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster shot 69 percent from the


NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Neighborhood Watch AUSTINTOWN -- A community-wide Neighborhood Watch meeting is set for 6:30 p.m.


UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Bush stands by deal on six U.S. seaports

This is the first sale involving U.S. port operations to a state-owned government. WASHINGTON (AP)


THE GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE WILL 'KEEP THE PRESSURE' ON HIS OPPONENT.

The gubernatorial candidate will 'keep the pressure' on his opponent. By DAVID SKOLNICK


BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x 8 6 u A K 6 v Q 9 7 w A 10 9 8 4 WEST EAST


Council approves funds for planning consortium

The city is one of 10 communities in the consortium. By ERIC GROSSO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


winter olympics

WINTER OLYMPICS The best comes last k Sasha Cohen, above, saved the best for last. And boy was


FIGURE SKATING Cohen takes day off from work

Everybody but the leader went through a workout before today's finals. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- All


Learn the consequences before taking the risk

Dear Annie: I just turned 40, having lived my entire gay adult life believing that HIV was no major


ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA

ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA Butler branch set for new exhibit THE TRUMBULL BRANCH of the Butler


WINTER OLYMPICS | Tuesday's other events

FIGURE SKATING Sasha Cohen saved the best for last. And boy was it good. With U.S. flags waving


NBA Cavaliers beat Magic as James supplies spark

After a poor shooting first half, he finished with 26 points in the 105-92 win. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Workers in Philippines recover 4 more bodies

Workers in Philippines recover 4 more bodies GUINSAUGON, Philippines -- Catholic faithful, above,


THOMAS SOWELL U.S. 'educators' refuse to face reality

Opinion: Let's face it: Reality can be stressful and can sometimes get very rough. Everyone has an incentive


ASSOCIATED PRESS

Associated Press EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE: Iraqis inspect the wreckage of a car that exploded in


Intimidation report sparks mistrial

Witnesses were told they would be killed if they testified. YOUNGSTOWN -- A judge has declared a


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2923.558--7-3W-217-


Judge blocks posting of Kid Rock sex tape

Judge blocks posting of Kid Rock sex tape DETROIT -- Kid Rock has won an initial victory in his


Spice it up

Spice it up SAN FRANCISCO -- Fat Tuesday, the culmination of Mardi Gras festivities, may reawaken


Boardman leads area at Div. I meet

The Spartans have 10 wrestlers competing at the Mentor district event. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT


Hiring of administrator to come soon

Commissioner Anthony Traficanti has performed the administrator's duties for the past year. By


Building passes asbestos testing

It was designed to be a seven-story building. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --


ECONOMY Federal Reserve minutes reveal change in thinking

A challenge facing the new chairman is when to stop boosting interest rates. WASHINGTON (AP) --


YSU

YSU Baseball YOUNGSTOWN -- The start of Youngstown State's three-game baseball series against


Cost of keeping officer concerns panel

The committee hopes to meet with school officials and discuss the situation. By JOHN W. GOODWIN


GREEK FOOD FEST If you go

Who Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St., Campbell. What: Greek Food Fest. When:


Butler holds off YSU men

Quin Humphrey had 29 points and 15 rebounds in the 72-64 loss. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORT


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The correct address for Mahoning County's new Web portal is


CLEVELAND Belkin decides to close Odeon

The promoter has decided to go with bigger venues rather than clubs. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR


City accountant compares costs

The accountant said he conservatively estimated costs. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakeview tops Aurora; United pulls past CVCA

ASHTABULA -- The Lakeview High girls basketball team put three players in double figures as it


State puts off execution as court battle rages

Doctors have withdrawn from the process for ethical reasons. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The state


ATP ABN AMRO WORLD TOURNAMENT

ATP ABN AMRO WORLD TOURNAMENT Tuesday At Ahoy' Stadium Rotterdam, Netherlands Purse:


MEN'S TOP 25 Redick struggles in Duke win

The senior standout is closing in on the ACC career points mark. ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA --