News for January 26, 2006 | Vindy Archives

FIRE Leavittsburg man facing charges

Authorities had offered a reward of $5,000 for information about the fire. By ED RUNYAN

Storybook finish waits to be penned

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers sense something special is going on here, the kind of

Salem rallies to top Poland

SALEM -- Kelly Roelen scored 12 points for the Salem High girls basketball team, which outscored

RSAT GRADUATION Youngsters express thanks to judge, others who helped

Kids who lack education will be 'consumed by the streets,' a gang violence negotiator says. By

School record for Bodrick

School record for Bodrick Amber Bodrick set Thiel's single-game school record with 52 points in a

Photographer is arraigned in teen's death

MATHEWS, Va. (AP) -- An amateur photographer was arraigned Wednesday on a charge alleging he killed

WOMEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games

No. 9 Baylor 79, Iowa State 64 AMES, Iowa -- Sophia Young had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Angela

Green to the extreme

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Last week's federal indictments of 11 people on terrorism charges related to

BILLY JOEL Piano man finds inner harmony

The singer, who is promoting his boxed set, has had successful ticket sales. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

The sixth annual For the Love of Chocolate festival takes place at the Holiday Inn Metroplex,

'Lost's' Josh Holloway considered hottest hunk on television

NEW YORK (AP) -- Josh Holloway, who plays con man Sawyer on the hit ABC series "Lost," has been

WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Trustees discuss problems in road project

Parts of the road are already breaking down, an official said. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR

Library to ask commissioners for tax levy

Voters rejected a 1-mill levy last November. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --

OHIO ECONOMY Professor: Recovery in Valley lags state

The chamber is well on its way to helping create 6,000 jobs in five years. By DON SHILLING

Area man reports case of identity theft

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Lauderdale Avenue man, who obtained a job via the Vindyjobs.com Web site, has

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: The Victorian Players production of "Night Light." When: Weekends from Feb 3-19;

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles J. Hughes, 56, of 5646 Tulane, Austintown, and

Bergoust not yet ready to hang up his skis

The 36-year-old freestyle aerialist thinks he's got a couple jumps left in his body. ASSOCIATED

ROUNDUP | News and notes

Hingis still fan favorite: Martina Hingis' three-year retirement from tennis did little to dent her

Summary judgment is sought in speed-camera citations

GIRARD -- A class-action suit against the issuing of tickets from a camera set up to catch speeders

No starter, no problem as Struthers tops Niles

By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Struthers was missing starter Amanda Ruozzo,

GRAEDONS Blueberries are good for the heart

Q. Do blueberries have any bad side effects for cardiac patients? I put some fresh berries in my

To fight kids' obesity, officials put video game in schools

The project starts with middle school pupils and will expand into high schools. CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Football becomes way out for Hali

The Penn State defensive end fled civil war in Liberia at age 10. MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Tamba Hali

Finally! Pacers trade Artest to Sacramento

Indiana acquired high-scoring guard Peja Stojakovic. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Ron Artest needed a

'Reservoir Dogs' actor found dead

One official said there were no signs of foul play. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chris Penn, a younger

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XJennifer and William Miller of Estero, Fla., are announcing the birth of their second daughter,

Campbell-Hart engagement told, wedding planned

XNORTH JACKSON -- Announced by Ward and Pam Campbell, 11440 Palmyra Road, is the engagement of their

SENTENCING Woman gets 6 years in cruiser theft, chase

Kalasky has a history of mental illness and suicide attempts. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF

FORUM HEALTH Union opposes lower wages, says concessions unnecessary

The SEIU urged community leaders to help find a solution for Forum's problems. By WILLIAM K.

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom Board of Directors, 2 p.m., Mahoning County Educational

U.S. to test Kwan's fitness on Friday

ASSOCIATED PRESS Michelle Kwan must prove she is fit for the Turin Olympics Friday, when a U.S.

MAGAZINE New publication is tailored to parents with young children

Stories that trade on parental fears are not found in this magazine. WASHINGTON POST Many of us

Wheldon has new car, team

The defending champion moved to Ganassi Racing after last season. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Defending

PARKINSON'S DISEASE Researchers identify genetic mutation

Should people be offered genetic tests? WASHINGTON POST Researchers said Wednesday they have

Otis Key puts on a quick exhibition of the Harlem Globetrotters' classic skills to end a program at

Pope says church must ease suffering

Inaugural encyclicals offer clues about a pontiff's major concerns. VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope

Housing slowdown will hurt rest of economy

Sales fell in December, marking the third straight monthly decline. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The five-

Ice dance champions waltz to tuneup victory

The Americans are participating in the Four Continents competition. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP)

YSU PREVIEW | Basketball

MEN Who: YSU (6-11, 3-4) vs. UW-Milwaukee (14-4, 7-1) When: Today, 7:35 p.m. Where: Beeghly

DIVERSITY Top NCAA programs still led by white men

Eighty-one percent of college presidents are white men. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- White males make up

Recovering Thomas signs with low-budget Athletics

Former Rockies pitcher Denny Neagle pleads guilty. ASSOCIATED PRESS OAKLAND, Calif. -- Free

Prudence is the key word in dealing with the Middle East

Opinion: Prudence is the key word in dealing with the Middle East EDITOR: Congressman Tim Ryan is due

OHIO Louisville ends losing streak with easy win over Cincinnati

Butler and Illinois-Chicago posted Horizon League wins. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE, Ky. --

Bentley, Dyson share notes on how to beat Pittsburgh

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- The Seahawks are about to thank Kevin Bentley. Not for beating up and

COLUMBIANA Officials seek ways to save, make money

The county may make an additional $100,000 in investments in six months. By D.A. WILKINSON

PLANET Scientists find new body near Milky Way's center

The new planet was found in the constellation Sagittarius. SCRIPPS HOWARD An icy, probably rocky

SOUNDOCTRINE Youngstown-based band to perform on television

The group's fourth album is to be released March 14. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT CLEVELAND --

NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

Stars 4, Blues 3, SO DALLAS -- Sergei Zubov and Jussi Jokinen scored in the shootout and Dallas

OPINIONS Survey results

Nearly 800 northern Ohio business executives were surveyed and these percentages said they strongly

HOW HE SEES IT Medicare drug plan is the Republicans' poison pill

Opinion: By JONATHAN CHAIT LOS ANGELES TIMES For the last few weeks, Democrats in Washington have been

AUSTINTOWN SCHOOLS Suggestions abound for reducing costs

School officials must cut the district's nearly $38 million budget by at least $1 million. By

Winning war on terrorism requires winning of hearts

Editorial: It was one small paragraph in a long Associated Press story out of Damadola, Pakistan, but what it

Police: Woman made terroristic threats

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City police have charged a Volant woman with threatening another woman with a

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

Cleveland signs Broussard to 1-year, $2.5 million deal

Outfielder Coco Crisp seems to be staying with the Indians -- for now. CLEVELAND (AP) -- First

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Jan.

Clijsters topples Hingis as comeback falls short

Top-ranked Roger Federer advanced to the men's semifinals. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Kim

NASCAR ROUNDUP | News and notes

Rusty's new career: Retirement didn't last very long for Rusty Wallace, who only needed about two

NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

Rockets 102, Bobcats 78 HOUSTON -- Tracy McGrady scored 29 points in three quarters as Houston

James keys Cavs' late comeback as Cleveland wins third straight

The standout forward finished with 38 points, nine rebounds and six assists. ATLANTA (AP) --

GEORGE F. WILL DeLay is no whiner

Opinion: RICHMOND, Texas -- Out here, where the tendrils of Houston's growing exurbs reach for open ground,

HOW HE SEES IT So-called Cisenros scandal was a fake

Opinion: By ROBERT LITT WASHINGTON POST An independent counsel has issued a report claiming that

Postponed meeting of board is today

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The New Castle School Board will meet at noon today to vote on whether to put the

Nardiello ousted by USOC

The skeleton coach lost a monthlong battle to clear his name. ASSOCIATED PRESS In his eyes, U.S.

PROGRAM Tod Learning Community focuses on young patients

Young cancer patients often miss school, sometimes for a year or more. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

WARREN Council considers use of inspection fee funds

The school building permit and inspection fees are expected to total more than $1 million. By

TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioner Tsagaris says he won't run again

The commissioner believes other candidates for the job will surface now. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Streak snapped as Pens win 8-1

Rookie Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- When Mario Lemieux retired

Prayer brunch

Prayer brunch American Legion Post 504, 2225 Glenwood Ave., will have a prayer brunch at 10 a.m.

Study questions safety of heart surgery drug

Aprotinin is the second clotting medication linked to serious complications. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A

Baby-sitter training class being offered

BOARDMAN -- Mahoning Chapter of the America Red Cross has scheduled another baby-sitter training

American Idol gets nasty

There's more ridicule by judges and more attacks on them by contestants. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

GOVERNOR'S RACE Strickland to announce Fisher as running mate

The former attorney general ran for governor eight years ago. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

'Soldiers' turned out to be criminals

Both countries said they were investigating the case. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- The men dressed in

LAWRENCE COUNTY Conti steps down from housing group

Affordable Housing's remaining members are looking at its viability. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

UNION TOWNSHIP Supervisor files suit over wage

Only supervisors can set hours and duties, the attorney said. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

Miss Fiumara, Mr. Breitfelder to wed April 29

XCHATTAHOOCHEE, Fla. -- Plans for their upcoming marriage are being announced by Jeannie M. Fiumara

"We've reached the worst. The most important thing now is change."

Opinion: "We've reached the worst. The most important thing now is change." Raed Abu Hamam Palestinian

Jury convicts inmate who killed priest

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- The inmate who strangled child-molesting priest John Geoghan was convicted

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Mambo Italiano." Kent State University Trumbull Theatre, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren;

Research: Race makes difference in disease

Doctors say reasons for the disparity are unclear. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blacks who smoke up to a

NASCAR Ho-hum: Toyota's arrival not a big deal

Most team owners see it as a logical next step. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- It was not a little

Bodrick scores 51 as Thiel tops Bison

The Mooney High graduate also had 11 rebounds in the record-setting win. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Thiel

Highlights of Gov. Bob Taft's proposed "Ohio Core" plan, announced during his eighth and last State

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Lillian Mitcheltree and Jeremy Susak, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 23.

"Everybody Hates Chris" (8 p.m., UPN): Stereotypes can lead to problems -- and in some cases,

Car crushed between truck, bus; 7 kids die

LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (AP) -- Seven children who had been adopted by a single family were killed

Maluso and Blackson plan Alberini's shows

Maluso and Blackson plan Alberini's shows NILES -- The cabaret act of Mary Jo Maluso and Rick

German engineers arrived in Iraq 2 days before kidnapping

More than 240 foreigners have been abducted in Iraq since 2003. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Kidnappers

Let the chips fly where they may

Let the chips fly where they may kICE WILL FLY, engines will thunder and adrenaline will soar

NBC pulls the plug on controversial 'Book of Daniel' after a run of only 3 weeks

CHICAGO TRIBUNE The "Book of Daniel" has been closed. Originally planned as a limited-run series

Wrestlers from 21 schools to compete in tourney

VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT AUSTINTOWN -- Athletes representing 21 teams will wrestle in four pools

GEO C AND THA STORM Band offers 'Better Way'

The band will release a new album in March. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER

Survivor star found guilty...

The first season's winner faces up to 13 years in prison along with a fine. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)

NORTHERN OHIO SURVEY Executives like health care, have dim view of education

Job opportunities for college graduates are lacking, most executives say. By DON SHILLING

Car strikes sliding bus

Car strikes sliding bus YOUNGSTOWN -- Because of icy road conditions, a city school bus traveling

CAL THOMAS Kaine is a tax-and-spend Democrat

Opinion: Democrats think they have found their deliverer. He is the new governor of Virginia, Timothy Kaine.

AUSTINTOWN TEACHER Judge weighs motion in case

Defense attorney contends there was a violation of his client's Miranda rights. AUSTINTOWN -- A

MILITARY Nonlethal weapon is under review

Some U.S. commanders have pressed the Pentagon to dispatch it to Iraq. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE

Court will hear case about execution pain

Court will hear case about execution pain Death penalty opponent Christine Sparacino, above,

Outcome better than expected for Hamas

Before the election, pollsters said the race was too close to call. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) --

The Jambar marking 75th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Jambar, the student newspaper at Youngstown State University, celebrates its 75th

Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH Q 10 4 A 9 4 2 8 9 7 4 3 2 WEST EAST 7 3 A 6

HOWLAND TRUSTEES Officers lauded for their 'diligence'

The township needs to spend this year on heavy equipment, trustees were told. By TIM YOVICH

Parent announce Melquist-Pelanda wedding plans

XThe engagement of Jessica Melquist, 94 Boardman Blvd., Boardman, and Shane Pelanda, 3940 Edenrock

ROCK Actress forgoes films for metal band Wicked Wisdom

Jada Pinkett Smith's group toured with Ozzfest 2005. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

STATE OF THE STATE Reviews are mixed over Taft speech

One Valley legislator said the governor's speech 'had absolutely no substance.' By JEFF ORTEGA

Today is Thursday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2006. There are 339 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2006. There are 339 days left in the year. On this date

Cover has rapper as Jesus

Cover has rapper as Jesus NEW YORK -- Kanye West, with a crown of thorns atop his head, poses as

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;CHAMBERLAIN, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt; Cecil Jr., 75, of Salem;

& lt;B & gt;CHAMBERLAIN, & lt;/B & gt; Cecil Jr., 75, of Salem; calling hours Friday

WARREN Appeals court upholds conviction of Bazetta man

The driver was cited because he didn't agree with police, who had stopped traffic. By TIM YOVICH

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Struthers 51, Niles 38 Salem 34, Poland 27 West

GIRARD State panel puts city on monthly budget

The panel lauded the city for gains last year. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

'NIGHT LIGHT' 6 vignettes are set in bedroom

The local playwright substituted another scene for one that contained violence. By L. CROW

YOUNGSTOWN Legislation panel to discuss bonds for city officials

The bonds are needed to recoup money in cases where city funds are used illegally. By DAVID

Associated Press

Associated Press HIGH ON SUCCESS: Billy Joel has sold out eleven concerts at Madison Square Garden

SUCCESS

SUCCESS Most shows at Madison Square Garden in a single run: 1. Billy Joel: 11 (2006). 2. Bruce

County workers to pay more for health benefits

MERCER, Pa. -- Most county employees will be paying a heftier share of their medical benefit costs

Badgers rout Penn St., maintain Big Ten lead

Unranked Marshall beat No. 9 West Virginia on a night filled with upsets. ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Hilda's' childish barbs catch friends in crossfire

Dear Annie: I have a group of long-term friends, and we all are in our 30s. One girl, "Hilda," is

Bush, advisers seek new name

Americans have been uneasy about the program since it was disclosed. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President

HELOISE Time- and money-saving hints sent from Texas

Dear Heloise: Here are some of my timesaving and money-saving hints: UI use the pretty gift bags I

Vindy.com for January 26, 2006

Featured Stories

Stories published January 26, 2006