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Patrol, city cops work 12-hour crackdown
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was out in force in Youngstown Thursday as part of a new joint effort
Chinese aren't focused on domination, prof says
YOUNGSTOWN — A university professor from China dismissed fears of U.S. residents that China
Mahoning commissioners address tax issues
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners passed a resolution to place a 2-mill mental
Governor wants study of road projects
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has asked the new Ohio Department of Transportation director
Bad weather slows blood drives
Due to blood drive cancellations and decreased donor turnout resulting from this week’s snow
Mahoning Co. sales tax meetings
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners will have the first of two public meetings to put a
Guilty plea in shooting deaths
YOUNGSTOWN — A Girard man has entered a guilty plea in the shooting deaths of two people on
Springfield trustees call for investigation of fire chief
NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township trustees have appointed a local man to investigate
Working to curb urban fatalities
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has allocated several troopers to patrol within the
Police announce resolution of 2001 shooting case
YOUNGSTOWN — A 2001 cold murder case has been solved with the arrest of Shon D. Rankin, police
OSHP helps with Youngstown's SIP efforts
YOUNGSTOWN — An unusually large number of Ohio State Patrol cruisers patrolled city streets
Supporters show for robbery accomplice
YOUNGSTOWN — Supporters of robbery accomplice Develynok Greene filled the judge’s small
Springfield road workers have new deal
NEW SPRINGFIELD — After more than a year of negotiations, the two-man Springfield Township
80 teaching positions would be eliminated
YOUNGSTOWN — The early permanent closing of two elementary schools and the elimination of
RMI parent company inks titanium sponge deal
WEATHERSFIELD — The parent company of RMI Titanium Co. has extended an agreement with a
Youngstown buys land for YSU biz college
YOUNGSTOWN —  The city’s board of control approved a $202,000 land purchase of a
Recycling pickup running a day behind
YOUNGSTOWN — Jim Petuch, Mahoning County Green Team director, urged the public to leave their
Non-emergency calls bog down Mahoning 911
YOUNGSTOWN — Walter Duzzny, Mahoning County emergency management agency director, is urging
Poland firefighter gets probation
YOUNGSTOWN — A Western Reserve Joint Fire District firefighter will spend a year on probation
Mahoning JFS director resigns
YOUNGSTOWN — John K. Zachariah announced his resignation as director of the Mahoning County
Choffin event canceled
YOUNGSTOWN —   The Choffin Career and Technical Center's open house scheduled for 3 to 9
10 arrests made by city's Special Interdiction Patrol
YOUNGSTOWN — Take a “SIP” of this. The mayor’s zero-tolerance effort to
Ryan speaks on Iraq tonight
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, is scheduled to give his floor remarks on Iraq with other
Lottery raffle game to return
CLEVELAND   — The Ohio Lottery’s Raffle to Riches game is coming back, bigger and
They want your blood
Due to blood drive cancellations and decreased donor turnout resulting from this week’s snow
Storm effects still being felt
More than a dozen area school districts and numerous private organizations, churches and social
Pa. AG investigates legality of legislative bonuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State Attorney General Tom Corbett’s office will investigate
Bloomfield power outage over
WARREN — A power outage affecting about 1,300 Ohio Edison customers in the Bloomfield area
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 10 -- x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart)
Denny's PBA-Go RVing Standings
DENNY'S PBA-GO RVING STANDINGS Thursday At Council Bluffs, Iowa Round of 64, First Block (
WOMEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP Thursday's other games
No. 1 Duke 73, Boston College 52 DURHAM, N.C. -- Freshman Bridgette Mitchell scored a season-high
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL UW-GREEN BAY 74, YSU 62 UW-GREEN BAY (20-3, 11-0) -- Nicole Soulis 6-10 10-12
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& lt;B & gt;ANDREWS, & lt;/B & gt; John F., 88, of Girard; visitation Saturday from
Gordon fails race inspection
He became the sixth team penalized before the start of the Daytona 500. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)
Bush faces strong opponent in Rep. John Murtha of Pa.
Murtha says his proposed bill would leave Bush no choice but to bring home the troops. WASHINGTON
if you go
IF YOU GO Who: John Hammond. When: 8 p.m., Monday. Where: B & amp;O Station, 530 Mahoning
W.Va., Ky. lead states in rates of heart disease
The lowest rates are in Colorado and the District of Columbia. ATLANTA (AP) -- West Virginia and
Drop in smoking means less revenue for states
About one-fifth of U.S. adults smoked in 2005, down from one-fourth 10 years ago. BLOOMINGTON,
2 charged in fatal burning
The homeless woman was doused with gasoline and set on fire. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Two women were
Jury hears versions of foster son's death
It was not the first time the child was left bound in the closet, the prosecutor said. BATAVIA,
Stock Listing of Local Interest
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.06 .01 Avalon Holdings,7.99.04 Clear
Redmen playing last home game in farewell style
The school building will be razed at the end of the academic year. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR
January's temperatures set worldwide record
Land temperatures were 3.4 degrees Fahrenheit higher than normal last month. WASHINGTON (AP) -- It
Pavano has to prove himself to Yankees
He hasn't pitched in the major leagues since June 2005 because of injuries. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --
Al Gore announces star-studded concert series
The former vice president hopes to trigger an environmental movement. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Al Gore
Gilliland climbs into Busch Series spotlight
The pole-sitter for the Daytona 500 was just an obscure driver nine months ago. By GREG ENGLE
Purdue gets rare win over Indiana
No. 5 UCLA survived a scare from Arizona State. ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- David
Total of 11 plants to be hit by layoffs
A Twinsburg stamping plant will lose 110 jobs. DETROIT (AP) -- The fallout from Chrysler's big
BE SURE TO CHECK SATURDAY'S VINDICATOR FOR A STORY AND PICTURES FROM THE FINAL GAME AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL.
Be sure to check Saturday's Vindicator for a story and pictures from the final game at Wilson High
Ex-boyfriend found guilty of killing dancer from Ohio
The victim's father is director of the Ohio State University marching band. NEW YORK (AP) -- A
Springfield fire chief's boast demands trustees' response
Editorial: When a fire chief is accused of engineering a false 911 call to cover up a prearranged fire, the
Sunni militants resisting sweep
An unconfirmed report said the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq was wounded. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S.
Cowher will work Sundays for CBS
The NFL could still be part of his life without consuming it. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Former Pittsburgh
Education forum is topic of Sunday show
YOUNGSTOWN -- School funding can be confusing. To make sense of it, the League of Women Voters of
Judge OKs lawyer, adviser fees in Delphi Corp. bankruptcy case
NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal bankruptcy judge approved 145 million in fees Thursday to lawyers and
Pipe organ concert set
LEETONIA -- St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Leetonia will present a pipe organ concert at 4 p.m.
'John's' unreasonable demands caused her to lie to him
Dear Annie: I have been a single mom for 15 years. Early on, I married a wonderful man who died
INSIDE
INSIDE The Vindicator's weekly auto racing page returns. C3. Michael Waltrip was the model of
It's puppy love -- for real
Volunteers are hoping the pup will end up with canine playmates. MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) -- Who says
Glass ceiling at Harvard shattered
Opinion: BOSTON -- I would have bet big money that we'd have a female president of the United States before
Esmark announces joint venture to buy Winner Steel assets
Duferco is part of the group that's buying Winner Steel. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Esmark Inc.,
RTI extends supplier agreement
WEATHERSFIELD -- The parent company of RMI Titanium Co. has extended an agreement with a Japanese
Hot research news: Chili pepper is old
The study provides details about early plant cultivation in South America. WASHINGTON POST
Today is Friday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2007. There are 318 days left in the year. On this date in 1862, during the Civil War, some 14,000 Confederate soldiers surrender at Fort Donelson, Tenn.
Today is Friday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2007. There are 318 days left in the year. On this date in
"The Black Filmmaker's Showcase" (5 p.m., Showtime): This showcase features a collection of short films that earned praise in Showtime's annual competition. Leading off is "Pants in the Family," a
"The Black Filmmaker's Showcase" (5 p.m., Showtime): This showcase features a collection of short
Soriano makes good first impression with Cubs
The five-time All-Star impressed his new teammates by showing up early. MESA, Ariz. (AP) --
Japanese media invade Bucs' lair
They are following pitcher Masumi Kuwata, a former star in his homeland. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) --
Soller inspires Boardman to 59-35 win over Fitch
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUSTINTOWN -- About 10 minutes after Thursday's game, long
USTA-Freeman Challenger
USTA-FREEMAN CHALLENGER At Joplin, Mo. Purse: 50,000 Singles Quarterfinals Michael Russel
Prof downplays China's ambition
China's economic expansion hasn't helped older female workers. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB
Hardaway learns the hard way after bias
The former player apologized for his comments. ASSOCIATED PRESS The NBA banished Tim Hardaway
Business News Digest
REGION Farmers dividend CANFIELD -- Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a quarterly cash
"I wish I could open my store again and send my children to their schools without fear of being kidnapped or killed. The government must annihilate the Shiite militias which are supported by Iran and
Opinion: "I wish I could open my store again and send my children to their schools without fear of being
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS--Sent RHP Preston Larrison outright to Toledo of the IL.
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH 9 7 2 K 2 K 9 7 6 Q 7 6 2 WEST EAST 6 4 10 8
China undermines West's role in Sudan
Opinion: By SEBASTIAN MALLABY WASHINGTON POST China's leader, Hu Jintao, recently provided Sudan with an
Red-hot Phantoms face Diggers
Mahoning Valley is a win away from home-ice advantage in the playoffs. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning
PGA-Nissan Open Scores
PGA-NISSAN OPEN SCORES At Riviera Country Club Los Angeles Purse: 5.2 million Partial First
Hershey restructuring to eliminate 1,500 jobs
Hershey says it will trim 1,500 jobs, but a union official expects more. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) --
ROUNDUP
ROUNDUP Thursday's game Mavericks 80, Rockets 77 HOUSTON -- Jason Terry hit a go-ahead jumper
Rich and famous can avoid trial for years
Opinion: By STEVE LOPEZ LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES -- Let's say you were charged with murder in a
Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League WLPct.GB Philadelphia117.611-- Milwaukee118.579 1/2
Director Perry is finding his stride
Tyler Perry emerges as Booker T. Washington to Spike Lee's Malcolm X. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO
'DADDY'S LITTLE GIRLS'
'DADDY'S LITTLE GIRLS' Grade: C. Director: Tyler Perry. Running time: 1 hour 35 minutes. Rating:
WILSON BASKETBALL History lesson Woodrow Wilson High School was opened in 1928, initially as a middle school. Soon it became a high school and will close at the end of the current academic year. Along
HISTORY LESSON Wilson basketball titles Woodrow Wilson High School was opened in 1928, initially
BUCKEYES BEAT BADGERS
Buckeyes beat Badgers Jessica Davenport hit her average with 19 points and Ashlee Trebilcock broke
Business owner charged in counterfeit purse scam
Most of the parties where the purses were sold took place in the Cleveland area. CANTON (AP) -- A
Hewitt crosses over into grown-up roles
The actress has spent her career identifying with many of her roles. NEW YORK (AP) -- Jennifer
Ga. homicide suspect extradited to Conn.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- A Georgia man accused of strangling four women more than a decade ago was
Bush: NATO must do more in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush said Thursday that NATO allies need to supply more soldiers to
Couple who caged kids to spend 2 years in prison
The foster mother said the children were confined to protect them from hurting themselves.
PREP PREVIEW | Sectional wrestling
DIVISION I Where: Fitch High School When: Today, 3:45 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.; championships-
Harrington records 63 for 3-shot advantage
Newcomer Padraig Harrington led Phil Mickelson, Briny Baird and Pat Perez. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Japan's WWII sex slaves seek apologies
A formal apology will help to mend relations, a U.S. lawmaker said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jan Ruff
SteelHounds prepare for heavy dose of Thunder
The two Central Hockey League teams will play four times in six days. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Bunny Trail postponed
CANFIELD -- Because of heavy snow, a Bunny Trail drive-through attraction that was scheduled to open
BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
Giants: Barry Bonds finally signed his 15.8 million, one-year deal and it was approved Thursday by
Astronaut's arrest won't delay shuttle
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- The arrest of an astronaut on an attempted murder charge has not
men's basketball
MEN'S BASKETBALL EAST Bloomsburg 71, East Stroudsburg 69 Boston U. 68, Stony Brook 55
Musician John Hammond is now changing his tune
He now feels comfortable writing his own material. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT For
MOUNTAINEER
MOUNTAINEER Note: Due to weather, racing has been cancelled and will resume on Saturday.
Reshaped landscape should be a beauty
By KENNY BRUCE SPORTING NEWS NASCAR WIRE SERVICE DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Welcome to the reshaped
Honors for Lopez
Honors for Lopez BERLIN -- Jennifer Lopez has been honored by Amnesty International for producing
That was then; now is what matters
Opinion: The thorniest question in the current free for all for both the Democratic and Republican
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA By The Associated Press Feb. 16 1961 -- Elgin Baylor
Hamas Cabinet resigns; Fatah joins government
The international community demands recognition of Israel. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- The
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday's games
Sabres 2, Oilers 1, OT BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Daniel Briere scored 62 seconds into overtime to give