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NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 13th--Grandpa Ike(Miller)6.204.202.40 Nick Cress


TODAY

TODAY 5 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NFL: "FSN Pro Football Preview." 7 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) High school


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) --


world

WORLD VIOLENCE IN IRAQ KTWO NEAR-SIMULTANEOUS BOMBINGS TARGETED A CROWDED DOWNTOWN BAGHDAD


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


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


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA


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.


LOCAL

LOCAL SteelHounds acquire rookie forward YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown SteelHounds acquired


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


Surplus Food

Surplus Food 1/21/06 Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various


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


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Jan 22nd. Conference Championships DENVER3Pittsburgh


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