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ANYONE UP FOR BOCCIE?

Anyone up for boccie?


Collapse still on minds of players

Just about anybody would have signed on for a 93-69 record, but in the end, it was no consolation.


Residents will see increase in water rates March 1

The increases will generate about $160,000 this year. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF


Lowellville crashes Eagles' seed party

The unseeded Rockets successfully played the spoiler role. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR


Chaves, Rogner, Bays key Warren JFK win

ROOTSTOWN -- The Warren JFK girls basketball team took a 10-point lead by intermission (24-14) and


Proposed adoption bill is anti-gay and anti-child

Opinion: Proposed adoption bill is anti-gay and anti-child EDITOR: I am writing in regard to the


Guest performers add flavor to recital

Faculty members and students performed four new compositions. By JEROME K. STEPHENS VINDICATOR


SURPLUS FOOD 2/25

Surplus food Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,


Store clerk is charged with theft

BOARDMAN -- The Family Dollar clerk who reported being robbed of more than $3,000 in cash and checks


Authorities seek suspect in armed robbery of store

The robber threatened to kill the store clerks if they called the police. STRUTHERS -- City police


MEDALS TABLE

MEDALS TABLE Through Thursday 70 total medal events NationGSBTot Germany910524 United


ROUNDUP | Thursday's events

Biathlon Russia upset two-time defending Olympic champion Germany in the women's 4x6km biathlon


Safety director stands by officers' reprimands

Several grievances were filed by police officers over the new Niles 911 center. By TIM YOVICH


Bethany tops Thiel in tourney

BETHANY, W. Va. -- Matt and Mike Drahos combined for 54 points, leading Bethany College past Thiel,


Today is Friday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2006. There are 310 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2006. There are 310 days left in the year. On this date in


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


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,


Relatives may cause emotional abuse

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


Springfield's Jaric 11th in state diving

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


Finish gives Casey some breathing room

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


Agenda Saturday

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


Jury acquits Ohio reservist

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


BASEBALL

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


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

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


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

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


SCHEDULE

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


Penguins win final, 60-54

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


Web site gives insight into baby-sitting

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


State Supreme Court hears Olivito case

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


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


Average family income declined, Fed reports

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


"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


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


North Side shooting sends 3 to hospitals

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


Company gets contract to raze the North Pool

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


'MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS'

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


By AMY CARLSON GUSTAFSON

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


Vote spreads CDBG funding

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


FALSIFICATION CHARGES

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


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,


Centre's GM does not have answer

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


NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games

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


LOCAL

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


& lt;B & gt;BATTISTA, & lt;/B & gt; James L., 74, of Hubbard;

& lt;B & gt;BATTISTA, & lt;/B & gt; James L., 74, of Hubbard; calling hours Saturday


Hendrick handles adversity

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


CLUB CALENDAR

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


Central Hockey League

Central Hockey League NORTHERN CONFERENCE Northeast Division WLOTLPtsGFGA Bossier-


Cavaliers get Murray, peddle Wilks to Seattle

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


ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

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


Church to present 'Phantom of the Opera'

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


Rosey Fletcher surprise bronze-medal winner

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


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


Zoning panel suggests company to develop plan for North Lima

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


Students look up to online encyclopedia

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


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,


Castillo bouncing back into shape

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


Avoid surprises by replacing hoses

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


Warren rental agreement

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


THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

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


On the SidE. . .

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


SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP | News and notes

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


911 dispatchers receive honors

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


Davenport's surge gives Buckeyes elusive crown

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


Teenage sex under attack in Kansas

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


College Basketball

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


BIG TEN CHAMPS

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


GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA

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


Disgruntled Modano leaves Italy

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


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


AUTO RACING ROUNDUP News and notes

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


Major Indoor Soccer League

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


SCHEDULE Television and events

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


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


INDICTMENTS Mahoning and Columbiana counties

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


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


WRTA Transit business

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


Dynamic, but for whom?

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


'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


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


Bill Gates: Creep of the Year?

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


Vague figures given

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


AP Sportlight

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


Old and new gun charges catch up with city felon

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


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


Informant's ID at center of case

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


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

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


Group to raise stadium funds

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


Arena Football League

Arena Football League NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas310.750215191


TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Thursday's other games

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


Springfield, Ursuline victorious

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


PBA-GEICO Classic Results

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


YSU hosts Horizon meet this weekend

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


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


Subdivision rules updated for 37 municipalities

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


Authorities probe 2 new cases of arson

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


President Bush needs a little PR advice

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


Arakawa tops Cohen, Slutskaya

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


Match Play Championship

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


Only 2 remain in commission race

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


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,


Historic tree stays despite road work

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


Howland, Liberty advance as rivals

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