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Columbiana man dies snowmobiling in Michigan
COLUMBIANA (AP) — A Columbiana man has died of injuries he sustained in a snowmobile crash in
Daffodil luncheon at Youngstown Club
YOUNGSTOWN — The Metropolis of Pittsburgh Philoptochos Society will sponsor an annual Daffodil
It'll be warmer for a few days
YOUNGSTOWN — Tuesday will mark a return to higher temperatures, but the National Weather
Pedestrian killed by car near state park
GUILFORD LAKE — A 34-year-old man was fatally injured today as he walked along state Route 172
Councilman's credit card canceled by city
YOUNGSTOWN — City council canceled the city-owned credit card of one of its members because he
Funding education is Cafaro priority
YOUNGSTOWN — One of the Democratic Senate Caucus’ top legislative priorities is to
Girard robotics team prepares for competition
GIRARD — While most area youths enjoyed a long weekend away from school, Girard High School
Pa. governor's spokesman dies
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Ronald H. Jury, the communications director for Gov. Ed Rendell, died
Youngstown council to consider jail deal proposal
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider approving a tentative agreement Wednesday to board
Roof collapse causes road closing
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. —Traffic was diverted for more than an hour off of Pa. Route 18 after the
City water main break repair at least $250,000
YOUNGSTOWN — Although the bills haven’t arrived, Youngstown water officials estimate the
Early Ohio college teams with charter school
<span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 11px">COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A high school and
Mansfield teens involved in shootout at hospital
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A 14-year-old boy chased down a 15-year-old boy and shot him in the
Youngstown owns towers and waterlines
The mayor restated his hope to work with townships, not annex their land. By DENISE DICK
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES No games scheduled SUNDAY'S GAME NBA All-Star game West 153, East 132
Anti-execution campaign shouldn't sway Strickland
Editorial: A relatively small group of opponents to Ohio's death penalty is attempting to circumvent state law
CRAFT SHOWS
CRAFT SHOWS Mecca Community Church's Relay For Life team will hold its annual indoor craft sale
Rice lays foundation for summit
The secretary of state said she's committed to a goal of peace in the Middle East. WASHINGTON POST
Marriage lacks fire to warm her heart
Dear Annie: I am in my late 40s and have been married 28 years. Shortly after our first child was
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP-DAYTONA 500
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP-DAYTONA 500 Sunday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla
YSU faces crucial stretch
The Youngstown State men's basketball team has two games remaining and both are crucial to the
Canfield clinches share of MAC crown with victory
SALEM -- Canfield shot 66.7 percent from the field in defeating Salem, 71-36, in a Metro Athletic
AGENDA TUESDAY 2/20GIRARD BOARD OF HEALTH, 7 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY BUILDING.
Agenda Tuesday Girard Board of Health, 7 p.m., council chambers, city building. Southington Local
BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Pirates: Despite losing closer Mike Gonzalez in a trade, Pittsburgh officials say they remain
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Agreed to terms with LHP Erik Bedard and RHP Hayden
Year of the Pig begins
Year of the Pig begins BEIJING -- Asians burned incense in temples thick with clouds of eye-
Crash (and dash) landing
Kevin Harvick edged Mark Martin in one of the closest Daytona finishes ever. By GREG ENGLE
Michigan State pulls off upset
Ursuline High graduate Courtney Davidson had three points for MSU. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State's
Employees report spending an average of 36 minutes per day attending to personal tasks at the office.
Employees report spending an average of 36 minutes per day attending to personal tasks at the
INSIDE
INSIDE On C4 Michigan State beat No. 4 Ohio State 62-59, ending the Buckeyes' 17-game winning
Big changes in food inspection mean some plants will face more scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first major changes to food inspection in a decade will increase federal
The Iran options
Opinion: Washington Post: President Bush's actions toward Iran are consistent with two very different
NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games
Stars 5, Sharks 2 DALLAS -- Mike Ribeiro and Jere Lehtinen each scored two goals, Darryl Sydor
MEN'S SCORES SUNDAY EAST
MEN'S SCORES SUNDAY EAST Chicago 82, Carnegie-Mellon 75 Fordham 86, Duquesne 83 Lafayette 75,
PENNSYLVANIA &amp; amp; OHIO CANAL | Fast facts
Information about the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal's history: It was 82 miles long from Akron to
"SpongeBob SquarePants" (7 p.m., Cartoon Network): The undersea community of Bikini Bottom on
"SpongeBob SquarePants" (7 p.m., Cartoon Network): The undersea community of Bikini Bottom on
GRIFFEY REVEALS SOURCE OF INJURY
Griffey reveals source of injury Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. finally came clean
Public not told of lead levels in lunch boxes
The government refused to release actual test results. ASSOCIATED PRESS In 2005, when government
Business News Digest
REGION Super Suppers franchise opens in Boardman BOARDMAN -- Super Suppers, which allows
Wichita earns rare road victory, drops SteelHounds in shootout
Youngstown earned five points out of a possible six in the three-game series. By GREG GULAS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Windcauseru (Pereira)10.606.004.80 Thejack (Martinez)7.804.40
Study: Flavanols in cocoa increase brain's blood flow
Researchers think the results hold promise for treating dementia. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A nice cup
Woman battles charge
A woman says she has 'a life sentence' without her grandson. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF
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A new study raises concerns about how communication technology can facilitate teen dating abuse.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Toronto2924.547--8-2W-219-710-
Phantoms get message, send message
Mahoning Valley responded to its coach's challenge with an 11-1 victory. By GREG GULAS
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: 10 9 2 K 8 7 3 Q 10 6 K 8 7
Central Ohio schools seek to cut bus fumes
Exhaust from bus fumes can aggravate asthma and other breathing problems. COLUMBUS (AP) -- An
That co-worker confidant might be a 'work spouse'
'Work spouses' are platonic friends who boost creativity and productivity. By AMY JOYCE
Pictures that tell thousanduntruths
Here's the skinny on how you can look thinner. By CRISTINA ROUVALIS SCRIPPS HOWARD The camera
Movie details effort to ban slavery
The wealthy member of Parliament founded Wilberforce University in Ohio. By BRUCE DANCIS
Copter crash kills 8 U.S. service members
SHAHJOI, Afghanistan (AP) -- After radioing in an unexplained loss of power and engine failure, a
A heavy weight is lifted: Walker tops rival Sharp
The Alliance senior finally broke free against his 275-pound nemesis. BY ERIC HAMILTON
Gunfire injures man
Gunfire injures man YOUNGSTOWN -- A 27-year-old man was wounded by gunfire on Idora Avenue during
PGA-NISSAN OPEN
PGA-NISSAN OPEN At Riviera Country Club Los Angeles Purse: 5.2 million Yardage: 7,279; Par:
TOP TEN \ Daytona 500
1. Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet 2. Mark Martin, Chevrolet 3. Jeff Burton, Chevrolet 4. Mike Wallace,
Douglas: Technology aids global understanding
Douglas: Technology aids global understanding WASHINGTON -- Michael Douglas says technology is
Invention ends worry of touching toilet seat
Inventors concoct a way to improve the toilet seat. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE If you're sick
Many districts seek new superintendents
A search for a new schools chief usually takes about three months. CLEVELAND (AP) -- More than two
Parents should resist the rush to vaccinate children
Opinion: Parents should resist the rush to vaccinate children EDITOR: Rotavirus is the number one cause
NBA ROUNDUP \ All-Star news and notes
Saturday events: Boston's Gerald Green capped All-Star Saturday with an acrobatic leap over a table
Car bombings by militants kill at least 63
The U.S. military reported that two more U.S. soldiers had been killed. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
UTILITIES COMMISSION Four candidates
A look at the four candidates nominated for the first open seat under Gov. Ted Strickland on the
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Dissolutions filed Andrea L. Simmons and Joseph E. Simmons. Kenneth J. Kaplin
Bolster troop surge in Iraq with strategy
Opinion: By MAX BOOT LOS ANGELES TIMES While politicians disagree on whether more U.S. troops should be
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Mooney 67, Youngstown Christian 47 Ashtabula Lakeside 81,
"I do believe that Congress should assert itself, though, and make it very clear that there is no
Opinion: "I do believe that Congress should assert itself, though, and make it very clear that there is no
OSU eyes top slot in poll
The Buckeyes have not been ranked No. 1 since 1962. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The last time Ohio State
NOTEBOOK \ Daytona 500
Rough start for Toyota: Toyota's NASCAR Nextel Cup debut didn't go exactly as hoped. After getting
Today is Monday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2007. There are 315 days left in the year. This is
Opinion: Today is Monday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2007. There are 315 days left in the year. This is
Plane runs off runway at Hopkins; no injuries
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A commuter plane carrying about 75 people ran off the end of a runway and pierced
Once, Bush was all for defining missions
Opinion: By MARSHA MERCER Media General News Service WASHINGTON -- Name the presidential hopeful who
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
MEN Arizona St. 68, No. 22 USC 58 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Jeff Pendergraph had 14 points and 15 rebounds
Man fired for visiting chat rooms at work claims Internet addiction
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- A man who was fired by IBM for visiting an adult chat room at work is
INDICTMENTS | Trumbull County
A Trumbull County grand jury indicted the following people, who will be arraigned at 3 p.m. Feb. 26
Rookie goalie leads slumping Montreal
Jaroslav Halak stopped 31 shots as the Canadiens won 3-2. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A rookie goalie making
Winning with a sink and a prayer
Charles Howell made a playoff birdie for his first PGA win in 41/2 years. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Industry cutting back to grow
Analysts say the verdict is still out on whether automakers can recover. DETROIT (AP) -- Shrink to
Schubert work highlights concert
The orchestra teamed with the Youngstown Symphony Chorus and Shenango Valley Chorale. By ROBERT
Flocking to the Great Backyard Bird Count
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Mahoning Valley residents took part in the national Great Backyard
Residents: Combine sales taxes
YOUNGSTOWN -- Some Mahoning County residents want the two half-percent county sales taxes to be
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE WLPct.GB Philadelphia127.632-- Detroit129.5711
Valley priest proves a hit on Web with online videos
The priest is a Webmaster in the Society of St. Paul. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR STAFF
Spartans outlast Cards in overtime
Boardman rallied from an 11-point second half deficit to win 64-59. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
N.J. casinos' revenue dropped in January, sparking fear of trend
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Ever since casino gambling began here in 1978, revenue at the gambling
JAPAN
Opinion: JAPAN Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokyo, Feb. 14: Will the agreement at the six-party talks pave the way for
Sweet fears that interests of the Valley will be overlooked by new commission
The panel can consider the sharing of undergraduate degree programs. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Gilliland satisfied with memorable week
He got caught up in the final crash and finished eighth. SPORTING NEWS NASCAR WIRE SERVICE
Progress seldom lives up to expectations
Opinion: I'd like to know what happened to the jet pack. At the start of the movie "Thunderball," James
fugitive of the week
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Jack Manigault The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
Griffey's injury a tough break
He broke it while wrestling his son on his yacht in the Bahamas. SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) -- The Kid is
Streaking Pens topple Capitals for 6th straight
Pittsburgh has gained at least a point in 16 consecutive games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Alexander
Make a list before hitting the road
Dear Readers: If you are going to rent a car, there are a few hints that could save you some time
As number of egg donors rises, critics worry about their motives
Some worry the practice is becoming an unregulated market for human tissue. CHICAGO (AP) -- Human
PBA GO RVING CLASSIC
PBA GO RVING CLASSIC Sunday At Thunderbowl Council Bluffs, Iowa Championship Round 1.
History suggested in fight about dump
Ohio & amp; Pennsylvania Canal was replaced by rail transport in the 1870s. By TIM YOVICH
No 'D' but plenty of Whoa: West bests East in Sin City
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points to earn MVP, while LeBron James had 28. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The Eastern
Strickland: Utilities board choice will signal regulation philosophy
The choices will reflect the governor's values and judgment, he said. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lobbyists