Vindy.com for January 20, 2006
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published January 20, 2006
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 13th--Grandpa Ike(Miller)6.204.202.40 Nick Cress
Philanthropist Bob Sebo loves giving back to Salem High, the community
Bob and Karen Sebo are looking to do more good things for the Salem area. By JOHN KOVACH
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Larry Teaberry Jr., 5454 Woodland Place, Canfield, vs. Marjorie
Reynolds leads Virginia's upset of No. 24 Tar Heels
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- J.R. Reynolds scored 10 of his 16 points in the last 11 minutes when
Grant's 41 spark Irish past Chaney for ninth
Ursuline remained undefeated in the SVC with an 80-40 romp. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ursuline senior Tyra
BASEBALL
BASEBALL South Range Baseball Association -- will hold registration for baseball and softball for
Poll workers train on electronic voting
Voters may still not know winners on election night. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
FACT SHEET Sebo Athletic Center
Name: Sebo Athletic Center, named after Bob Sebo, a 1958 graduate of Bowling Green State University,
AGENDA SATURDAY
Agenda Saturday 1/21 Brookfield Board of Education special meeting, 10 am., high school
Tax bills will reflect reappraisal
Property owners may see their first tax increases since 1999. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF
'END OF THE SPEAR'
'END OF THE SPEAR' Grade: C. Director: Jim Hanon. Running time: 1 hour, 52 minutes. Rating:
ON THE SIDE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. WILSON GARNERS SUPPORT: Even
Additional theft charges filed against 47-year-old
The Melrose Avenue man is lodged in the Mahoning County Justice Center. By DENISE DICK
AREA COLLEGES THURSDAY'S GAMES
MEN St. Vincent 63, Geneva 59 LATROBE, Pa. -- Nate Conley scored 17 points and Kyle McDermott
Thursday's games
Bruins 5, Flyers 2 PHILADELPHIA -- Travis Green scored twice to lead Boston. Patrice Bergeron,
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet
PROPERTY VALUES EXAMPLES
These figures are averages of home values, increases in value and increases in real estate taxes in
First labor contract is passed
Office employees will pay 10 percent of health insurance premiums. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR
Wanted: moneymakers
The center expects 15 concerts to provide about $600,000 in profit. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
Mooney gets hot, beats JFK in overtime
The Cardinals scored the game's last 16 points en route to a 52-41 victory. By JOHN BASSETTI
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES UTAH 111, TORONTO 98 SACRAMENTO 119, PHOENIX 90 WEDNESDAY'S GAMES DETROIT
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARY
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARY PISTONS 105, KNICKS 79 DETROIT (105) -- Prince 7-13 0-0 18, R.Wallace
Blasts kill more than a dozen people
A journalist's kidnappers want to trade her for eight detained Iraqi women. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Internet, cell phones boost sales of music
Ring tones make up about 40 percent of digital revenues, one official said. LONDON (AP) --
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Salem's Sebo pledges $3.5 million for center
The Sebo Athletic Center is expected to be ready by February of 2007. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
Scales of justice turn on evicted snake and family
The snake was lounging on a heating pad at an animal shelter. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN WARREN
"Any sober, concerned citizen would look at this and see right through it as a reactionary form of
Opinion: "Any sober, concerned citizen would look at this and see right through it as a reactionary form of
Buckeyes rally to beat Indiana
The Hoosiers stopped Jessica Davenport, but her teammates took control. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Indiana
NFL hopes to have no controversy at its halftime show
For several years the entertainment was more of an afterthought. NEW YORK (AP) -- With any luck,
Deal for rate increase covers flood solution
The company will appoint a representative to the storm-water advisory team. By DENISE DICK
Men hope to end losing streak at home to Butler
The Penguins have not played since Saturday's loss to Cleveland State. By PETE MOLLICA
Anderson finds fit in Lady Dedlock role
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- Since "The X-Files" ended, Gillian Anderson has tried to move as far away
Juvenile video makes statement
Juvenile video makes statement Hip-hop artist Juvenile has wrapped up work on an emotionally
Fan wears his loyalty to his team all over his torso and arms
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ron Vergerio doesn't just show his loyalty to the Pittsburgh Steelers on game
Chris Becker, an assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, said Thursday that he was not speaking on behalf of a special prosecutor, Victor Vigluicci, in a Saturday article about a plea in the county's
Chris Becker, an assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, said Thursday that he was not speaking on
Filers have no standing, judge says
The lawsuit was initiated after prisoners were used to demolish a school building. By TIM YOVICH
BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Thursday Palm Desert, Calif. Purse: $5 million c-Classic Club
THURSDAY'S RESULTS
THURSDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Ursuline 80, Chaney 40 Harding 50, Wilson 23
Threat level doesn't change
The United States will not negotiate with terrorists, the vice president said. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Father seeks clemency for U.S. Taliban Lindh
Father seeks clemency for U.S. Taliban Lindh SAN FRANCISCO -- After years of silence, the father
Mayor honored for support of Guard duty
NILES -- Mayor Ralph A. Infante was honored Thursday by Gov. Bob Taft and the Ohio National Guard
GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Is democracy the ideal?
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- President Bush says repeatedly that America is safest when democracy is on the march.
Man will face charges of assault on an officer
The man said alcohol was to blame. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LIBERTY --
"Close to Home" (9 p.m., CBS): After a shaky start, the legal drama "Close to Home" has found some
"Close to Home" (9 p.m., CBS): After a shaky start, the legal drama "Close to Home" has found some
Browns' castaways bolster Denver defense
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF PITTSBURGH -- The biggest change the Denver Broncos made
Carolina relies on Peppers' big plays
He's the only athlete to have played in the Final Four and the Super Bowl. KNIGHT RIDDER
It wasn't a good week in Columbus for Ohio's cities
Editorial: Ohio's cities should be afraid. Afraid of what? Afraid of a General Assembly that found it far too
Low fat, little difference
Opinion: The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C.: A new study appears to throw another kink into the accepted wisdom
REORGANIZATION 2006
These governmental agencies have restructured themselves for this year: TRUMBULL Weathersfield:
HOW HE SEES IT GOP should ponder Reagan's words
Opinion: By ED FEULNER HERITAGE FOUNDATION "It is time to check and reverse the growth of government,
Threat: Attacks on U.S. coming
The White House said it would not negotiate with terrorists. CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Osama bin Laden
Following a dream
Will Cheyenne Kimball attain stardom? Viewers will get a look at her journey. By Kim Breen
Penguins top Cleveland State to end skid, get first loop win
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State women's basketball
Sewer-systems study to end in May
Sewer inventories will be completed by early May, an engineer says. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator
Injured Seahawk will play
Shaun Alexander, who suffered a concussion, has been cleared for action. KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- A
if you go
IF YOU GO WHO: YELLOWCARD. WHEN: 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY. WHERE: THE ODEON CONCERT CLUB, 1295 OLD
Farrell grant
Farrell grant The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts has awarded an $1,850 grant to Farrell, Pa.,
Officials approve funding for path
Land acquisition for Phase 3 will be relatively easy, a county official said. By ED RUNYAN
DAVID SKOLNICK \ Politics Disgruntled Democrats hold their fire
Opinion: It had the potential to be explosive. But the most memorable thing was the lack of fireworks when
Bank robbery case goes to grand jury
Bank robbery case goes to grand jury WARREN -- A man charged in the Jan. 12 robbery of First Place
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x K Q 10 u Q 10 7 5 2 v J 10 2 w J 10 WEST EAST
This bishop stands out as advocate for victims
Opinion: This bishop stands out as advocate for victims EDITOR: The Jan. 12 Vindicator article about
Safety Lynch gets second chance
The former Buccaneer and 13-year veteran is prospering with the Broncos. DENVER (AP) -- They gave
Girard driver cited in two municipalities
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Girard man faces numerous traffic violations in Youngstown and Girard municipal
Several returning champs highlight Howland invite
HOWLAND -- The 45th Howland High Invitational Wrestling tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Checklist eliminates worry when house-hunting
Dear Readers: I would like to share some sound advice about probably one of the most important
Bomber kills self, wounds 20 diners
Israeli officials said the bombing was tied to Iran, which backs Islamic Jihad. TEL AVIV, Israel
Merger of two courts will save money and time
The mental health board's levy guru is retiring. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Residents' objections end condo plans
Residents had problems with the impact on the neighborhood. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
Fire district issue retains a rift
The fire department's union president criticized a funding plan. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
FOUR YEARS OF TAPES OSAMA BIN LADEN
Tapes attributed to Osama bin Laden: Jan. 19, 2006: In excerpts of an audiotape aired by Al-
City man pleads guilty to robbing victim
YOUNGSTOWN -- Jawan Johnson will serve prison time for robbing but not killing Matthew J. Saunders
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Henry and Evelyn Haines, Girard, boy, Jan. 18. David and
NBA ROUNDUP | THURSDAY'S GAME
Pistons 105, Knicks 79 NEW YORK -- Richard Hamilton scored 26 points, Rasheed Wallace added 23,
Phantoms win opener against Ice Diggers, 3-0
The two teams will meet again tonight in the second day of action at 7:30 p.m. By Greg Gulas
Hearing set for RMI's appeal for tax refund
MINERAL RIDGE -- Treasurer Angela Lewis told the Weathersfield Board of Education she has contacted
Church gets OK to build hall
Neighbors were impressed by a plan to address drainage problems. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR
If missile killed 4 top terrorists, it's good for U.S.
Proof that key terrorists died would cool tempers in Pakistan. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- One is
Council talks garbage and how they should get it to the dump
Let's put first things first, council members said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
State support for YSU falls below average, report says
YSU's tuition is lower than the average cost at university main campuses. By HAROLD GWIN
Yellowcard colors itself daring
The band took a gamble on its latest effort, which comes out this week. By JOHN BENSON
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Friday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $14.6 million (Grand
MEMBERS SOUGHT VFW POST 419 AUXILIARY
VFW Post 419, 200 N. Market St., Girard, is seeking 20 area women who are interested in forming an
Playoffs boost sales of Steelers regalia
Wearing black and gold will be in vogue this weekend. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR STAFF
Liberty rallies past Lakeview in overtime
The Leopards overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to post a 68-62 win. By Chuck Housteau
Dems in Senate show true colors
Opinion: The Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Samuel Alito told us more about the senators than it did
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Jan. 12 Theft: A
Today is Friday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2006. There are 345 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2006. There are 345 days left in the year. On this date in
Tigers cruise against Reserve
Springfield had to hold off a late rally by the Blue Devils for a 61-54 win. BERLIN CENTER -- The
THURSDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
THURSDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Binghamton 57, Hartford 55 Bloomfield 88, Dominican,
Steelers hoping to win for 'Bus'
PITTSBURGH -- Ask any Pittsburgh Steeler who he most wants to win Sunday's AFC Championship Game
Ex-auditor seeks seat in House's 61st District
ALLIANCE -- Brant Luther, a former Stark County auditor and Alliance city councilman, is the first
Penguins considering offers to buy the team
There is no guarantee that the team will stay in Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Penguins are
Police chief asks state for help
The township had no police protection Thursday as the chief was in court. By TIM YOVICH
& lt;B & gt;BETTURA, & lt;/B & gt;Sadie L., 84, of Niles; calling
& lt;B & gt;BETTURA, & lt;/B & gt;Sadie L., 84, of Niles; calling hours today from
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Parents concerned by her recent behavior
Dear Annie: I have a 14-year-old daughter who has been a dream since the day she was born -- that
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2115.583--7-3W-211-
Family escapes flames but loses home in fire
The homeowners' grandchild made the family aware of the fire. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
3 additional recycling drop-offs announced
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Litter Control & amp; Recycling, in partnership with Mahoning County
Senator: Let system solve drug snafus
WASHINGTON (AP) -- It is unacceptable that some of the poorest and sickest older people are having
Actor Crowe, wife reveal a second kid's on the way
Actor Crowe, wife reveal a second kid's on the way PARIS -- Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe and