News for February 24, 2006

Howland, Liberty advance as rivals

The winners will meet in a district semifinal next Thursday at 6 p.m. at Fitch By CHUCK HOUSTEAU

Historic tree stays despite road work

The tree is believed to be the biggest and oldest bald cypress in Ohio. By DENISE DICK

Deaths of girls in house fire ruled accidental

WARREN -- The Trumbull County Coroner's office has ruled the deaths of two young girls in a Nov. 16,

Only 2 remain in commission race

The incumbent and the former Youngstown mayor are left on the ballot. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Match Play Championship

Match Play Championship At Carlsbad, Calif. Purse: $7.5 million Yardage: 7,277; Par: 72

Arakawa tops Cohen, Slutskaya

Shizuka Arakawa is the first Japanese woman to win Olympic gold. TURIN, Italy (AP) -- Shizuka

President Bush needs a little PR advice

Opinion: What the White House needs desperately is someone with public relations sense, otherwise the next

Authorities probe 2 new cases of arson

YOUNGSTOWN -- After a two-week lull in arsons on the North Side, two houses were intentionally set

Subdivision rules updated for 37 municipalities

The land development regulations were last updated 11 years ago. MERCER, Pa. -- County

Boardman advances in sectional with 55-32 win

The Spartans blew open a close game with a second-half effort over GlenOak. By ERIC HAMILTON

YSU hosts Horizon meet this weekend

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State will serve as the host for the 2006 Horizon League Indoor Track and

PBA-GEICO Classic Results

PBA-GEICO Classic Results Thursday At AMF Thruway Lanes Cheektowaga, N.Y. Round of 64, 14-

Springfield, Ursuline victorious

The Tigers and Irish will collide in a district semifinal next Thursday By TOM WILLIAMS

TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Thursday's other games

MEN No. 2 Villanova 74, Cincinnati 72 CINCINNATI -- Randy Foye had 25 points and Dante

Arena Football League

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Group to raise stadium funds

The group wants to begin the project in June. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 10th--Colour Safe3.602.802.20 V-Annas Spark (Jones)6.405.40

Informant's ID at center of case

The defense wants more information from the informant. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

CYCLING CENTENARIAN At 101 and counting, widow's life is quite a ride

A horse-drawn carriage ride marked her 100th birthday last year. THE VINDICATOR/ART AVAILABLE By

Old and new gun charges catch up with city felon

The defendant's background includes drug, robbery and gun convictions. By PATRICIA MEADE

AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Feb. 24 1960 -- Bill Cleary's four goals lead the

Vague figures given

Board members can't explain how some money was spent. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA

Bill Gates: Creep of the Year?

Opinion: By JIM HIGHTOWER MINUTEMAN MEDIA Just a few weeks ago, Microsoft honcho Bill Gates was named

Daytona was picture of futility for Roush team and drivers

Better days are ahead. By MARK LONG ASSOCIATED PRESS No one could have been as eager to leave

'Mrs. Henderson' offers a bit of naughty humor

When a rich, restless widow has a whim -- watch out. By JAMI BERNARD NEW YORK DAILY NEWS For a

Dynamic, but for whom?

Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: President Bush is asking Congress for $513,000 to set up something

WRTA Transit business

Western Reserve Transit Authority board met Thursday and handled or discussed these matters:

Neither vulnerable. North deals.

Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH 10 8 7 3 A J 5 2 A 6 A K 9 WEST EAST A J 6

INDICTMENTS Mahoning and Columbiana counties

MAHONING COUNTY A Mahoning County grand jury declined to indict Christopher Kramer on a charge of

Threat to cut funds causes sparks to fly

'We're trying to get an airline working out there,' a commissioner said. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

SCHEDULE Television and events

TELEVISION Today MSNBC -- (Live: Men's Curling Bronze Medal Match; Men's Hockey Semifinal -- Czech

Major Indoor Soccer League

Major Indoor Soccer League At A Glance By The Associated Press WLPct.GB --

AUTO RACING ROUNDUP News and notes

Driver X: The goal of Discovery Channel's "Roush Racing: Driver X" reality series was to find one

Sen. Wilson has only himself to blame for blunder

Opinion: Charles A. Wilson Jr. appeared to be the Democratic Party's ideal candidate for the 6th

College Basketball

College Basketball Thursday's Scores EAST Alvernia 66, Wesley 63 American U. 65, Navy 48

Disgruntled Modano leaves Italy

USA Hockey is in transition, and not many expected the American team to medal. TURIN, Italy (AP)

GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA

GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Division I at Alliance Boardman 55, Canton GlenOak 32

BIG TEN CHAMPS

Big Ten champs Jessica Davenport scored 20 points to lead Ohio State over Purdue, 67-58, giving

Teenage sex under attack in Kansas

Opinion: BOSTON -- Some years ago, Rolling Stone magazine published a survey on the attitudes of baby-boomer

Davenport's surge gives Buckeyes elusive crown

Ohio State topped Purdue 67-58 for their first title in two decades. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jessica

911 dispatchers receive honors

Water rates will go up 4.6 percent for some county residents. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF

SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP | News and notes

Dodgers: Closer Eric Gagne faced hitters Thursday for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. NOT READY TO QUIT: Mahoning

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES Mavericks 97, Grizzlies 87 MEMPHIS (87)--Gasol 8-18 2-4 18, Battier

Warren rental agreement

Warren rental agreement Warren City Council has passed an ordinance to rent the historic

Avoid surprises by replacing hoses

Dear Heloise: My daughter and her husband were watching TV when they heard a loud noise in the

Castillo bouncing back into shape

Doctors gave the second baseman clearance to participate in all baseball-related activity.

MATCH PLAY GOLF LaCosta thriller: Woods escapes

It's the first time in the history of this tournament that so many top seeds advanced. CARLSBAD,

Students look up to online encyclopedia

Because anyone can edit the content, teachers urge caution. By JOANNA KWONG KNIGHT RIDDER

Zoning panel suggests company to develop plan for North Lima

The township adopted a comprehensive land-use plan in 2003. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR

Man who threw cash away to face drug sentence

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Farrell, Pa., man who tossed thousands of dollars from his car as he fled police

Rosey Fletcher surprise bronze-medal winner

The American followed Swiss Daniela Meuli and German Amelie Kober on the podium. BARDONECCHIA,

Church to present 'Phantom of the Opera'

WARREN -- The original "Phantom of the Opera" will visit Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic Ave.

ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Auto Club 500 Fontana, Calif. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 6:30

Cavaliers get Murray, peddle Wilks to Seattle

The Cavaliers also dealt their second-round draft pick and waived Stephen Graham. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Central Hockey League

Central Hockey League NORTHERN CONFERENCE Northeast Division WLOTLPtsGFGA Bossier-

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XMahoning Retired Teachers Association will meet at 11 a.m. March 8 at Antone's

Hendrick handles adversity

The Daytona 500 incident was just another example of how it bounces back. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)

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LOCAL

LOCAL Rayen freshman basketball tournament YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rayen School will play host to a

NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games

Pistons 88, Pacers 83 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Rasheed Wallace scored 11 of his game-high 28 points

Centre's GM does not have answer

Matt Hufnagel said that he hasn't been informed of the tournament's status. VINDICATOR STAFF

All that's left for Hedrick is 10,000

He doesn't have to worry about Shani Davis, who gave his spot to Charles Ryan Leveille. TURIN,

FALSIFICATION CHARGES

Falsification charges AUSTINTOWN -- A woman charged with falsification over a report that a

Vote spreads CDBG funding

The planning commission gets $58,000 for passing out the bucks. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

By AMY CARLSON GUSTAFSON

By AMY CARLSON GUSTAFSON KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS FANCY FOOTWORK, CATCHY TUNES, puppy love and

'MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS'

'MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS' Grade: B. Director: Stephen Frears. Running time: 1 hour, 43

Company gets contract to raze the North Pool

A new pool should be built by the summer. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --

North Side shooting sends 3 to hospitals

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are investigating a North Side shooting that sent one victim to St. Elizabeth

OFFICIALS DECIDE NOT TO FILE CHARGES AGAINST JOE PESCI

Officials decide not to file charges against Joe Pesci BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Film tough guy Joe

"They invade the shrine and bomb there because they oppose God and justice. These passive activities

Opinion: "They invade the shrine and bomb there because they oppose God and justice. These passive activities

Average family income declined, Fed reports

The growth in net worth was the weakest in a decade. WASHINGTON (AP) -- After the booming 1990s

Sweet alters panel's plan on labor ties 2 executives will keep jobs but won't negotiate pacts

The president rejected a call to fire the two administrators. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

State Supreme Court hears Olivito case

A representative from the county bar association said Olivito told repeated lies. By MICHELE C.

Web site gives insight into baby-sitting

Web site gives insight into baby-sitting For a few hours' work, looking after someone's children

Penguins win final, 60-54

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- It was senior night for the Youngstown

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 19 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jimmie Johnson) Sunday -- Auto

Grove City rolls easy for 22nd straight win 71-49

By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT SLIPPERY ROCK -- Basketball is all business at Grove

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Forget the hype or even the jinx. Reggie Bush intends to change the image of

BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Agreed to terms with RHP Rafael Betancourt, RHP

Jury acquits Ohio reservist

The soldier was one of several accused of beating a detainee in Afghanistan. FORT BLISS, Texas

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Brookfield Board of Education special meeting, 11 a.m., high school cafeteria. The

Finish gives Casey some breathing room

Team owner Chip Ganassi was losing patience with mediocre performances. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --

Springfield's Jaric 11th in state diving

CANTON -- Springfield High sophomore Kacie Jaric placed 11th in the girls Division II diving

Relatives may cause emotional abuse

Dear Annie: My younger sister, "Amy," is married with two young children. Mom and Dad try to save

Daytime curfew emerges in wake of sectarian violence that killed 114

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Gunmen killed dozens of civilians Thursday and dumped their bodies in a ditch,

Iraq faces possible civil war, and U.S. is in the middle

Editorial: Iraqi authorities have essentially shut down Baghdad and three roiled provinces in an effort to

Winter Olympics (8 p.m., NBC): By now, you've had just about all the Bob Costas and Dick Button you can handle. But hang in there because the XX Winter Olympics are down to their final three days.

Winter Olympics (8 p.m., NBC): By now, you've had just about all the Bob Costas and Dick Button you

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