News for February 20, 2007

Kick-off Friday to feed the Valley's hungry

YOUNGSTOWN — Second Harvest Food Bank’s 16th annual Harvest for Hunger event will begin

Cortland condos for incomes up to $36K

CORTLAND — City council has advanced the possibility of the city’s having more senior-

Trumbull ballots rejected

WARREN — Trumbull County Board of Elections has rejected the provisional ballots cast by 23

Salem violated open-meetings laws, councilman says

SALEM — A councilman has charged that city officials violated Ohio’s open-meeting laws

Warren council defends WRAP

WARREN — One city council member called for an independent investigation of the Warren

Dress code looming in Warren schools

WARREN — A proposed dress code that would ban T-shirts, spandex and jeans is part of the city

$250,000 damage in Barth Farms fire

NEW MIDDLETOWN — A fire of undetermined origin did an estimated $250,000 damage to a

Struthers will join All-American Conference

STRUTHERS — The city school board has approved joining the three-division, 16-team All

These kids sank the ball with their eyes closed

Chad Prosser, 7, closed his eyes, spun around three times and still tossed the basketball through

Lawrence voters to decide on government type

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County voters will get the opportunity to decide if the form of

New Boardman chief has some concerns

BOARDMAN — Patrick Berarducci spent his first day at the helm of the township police

Finance committee satisfied with jail proposal

YOUNGSTOWN — City officials say they are satisfied with a tentative agreement to board their

Garbage fees going up April 1

YOUNGSTOWN — A 25-percent increase beginning April 1 in city residential garbage fees could

New Cobalt promotions will be agressive

WARREN — Chevrolet will be more aggressive in promoting the Cobalt this year, a top official

Gas should stay around $2.20

Look for gasoline prices to hold steady in coming months unless a major event disrupts oil supply,

Assistant prosecutor resigns after what judge calls a "lie"

YOUNGSTOWN — An assistant Mahoning County prosecutor who last week provided false information

Antonini expecting to run for treasurer

YOUNGSTOWN — Despite her initial lack of interest in the job, Mahoning County Democratic

Traffic reduced on I-80 eastbound over Meander

YOUNGSTOWN — The interstate 80 eastbound bridge over the Meander Reservoir will be reduced to

Travaglini sells Perkins restaurants to Pittsburgh firm

YOUNGSTOWN — Travaglini Enterprises has sold its Perkins Restaurant & Bakery locations to

New Castle police probe woman's death

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police are treating the death of a Crestview Gardens woman as a homicide.

Police seek missing Farrell woman

FARRELL, Pa. — Police are asking anyone with a information about the disappearance of a

Austintown softball coach to keep her position

The Austintown Board of Education has decided not to fire varsity softball coach Melody Rice. The

Downtown sports museum idea is dropped

YOUNGSTOWN — An organization wanting to transform a vacant downtown building into a sports

OSHP to help city cops through February

XXX YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio State Highway Patrol will have troopers doing traffic enforcement on

High bond set for suspect in late December homicide

YOUNGSTOWN — The second suspect in a Dec. 30, 2006 homicide and assault has been video-

Free ice cream for the less fortunate on Friday

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Community Food Center and Gleaners Food Bank, 94 Pyatt St., will

Aponte sentenced to prison for June 2005 shooting

YOUNGSTOWN — A defendant in a rolling gunbattle in which one person died and three others,

Elyria girl survives snow tunnel collapse

ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — A man pulled his 10-year-old daughter from a pile of snow outside their

Gov. Strickland moves to let abortion pill ruling stand

CINCINNATI (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland wants the state to drop an appeal of a federal court

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More copper thefts at Harding site

WARREN — Copper thieves took $10,000 worth of new copper fittings and piping sometime over the

910th reservists headed to Iraq

VIENNA — Nine members of the 910th Security Forces Squadron at the Youngstown Air Reserve

Strickland clarifies remark about Iraq refugees

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland said he would welcome Iraqi refugees to Ohio,

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Pilot guide was off when plane skidded off runway

CLEVELAND (AP) — A guidance device that helps pilots land was covered with snow and not

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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Insurgents use new weapons, deadly tactics

The enemy appears to be using various weapons fired at the same time to down copters. BAGHDAD,

Council won't let Gillam use credit card

A councilman is looking at taking legal action against his fellow members. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Lost college ring is found in a cave off coast of Africa

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio (AP) -- A college ring lost more than 20 years ago by a former undercover officer

BASEBALL

BASEBALL National League NEW YORK METS--Agreed to terms with C Sandy Alomar Jr. on a minor

Dr. Mark Brady Soller, 50, a Boardman dentist, died while clearing snow at his Market Street office, not at his Ridgewood Estates home as was reported in last week's editions.

Dr. Mark Brady Soller, 50, a Boardman dentist, died while clearing snow at his Market Street office,

Hyundai denies report

DaimlerChrysler acquired its U.S. operations in 1998. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Hyundai Motor,

Blaze causes 70,000 damage to home

VIENNA -- Firefighters from Vienna and five surrounding departments battled a fire Monday afternoon

Walker is encouraged by switch to third base

The top selection in the 2004 draft has been a catcher in the minors. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Neil

TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Monday's games

MEN No. 10 Pittsburgh 71, Seton Hall 68 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Levance Fields scored seven of

BUSH HONORS WASHINGTON

Bush honors Washington MOUNT VERNON, Va. -- President Bush honored the 275th birthday of the

Enforcing the curfew is key to breaking juvenile crime

Opinion: Enforcing the curfew is key to breaking juvenile crime EDITOR: Unruly adolescents have taken

Fundraiser set at Cedar's for Animal Charity

YOUNGSTOWN -- Animal Charity of Ohio, South Avenue, will host a fundraiser Friday at Cedar's Cafe.

Procedure will help patients with their paperwork

Dear Heloise: In a September 2006 News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla. -- Heloise) column, you requested

Senior Liz Valerio's outside shooting helped Struthers upend Lakeview, 67-57.

Senior Liz Valerio's outside shooting helped Struthers upend Lakeview, 67-57. By TOM WILLIAMS

New on Home Video: This week's DVD releases

"Babel": Nominated for best-picture at Sunday's Academy Awards, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's

Team works on holiday to make robot deadline

The school has been competing for eight years. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2007. There are 314 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2007. There are 314 days left in the year. On this date

MONDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES

MONDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Clarion 94, Columbia Union 88 Gannon 85, Indiana, Pa. 66

"The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet" (9 a.m., WKBN-TV 27): Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley shares

Race talk about Obama prompts mixed reaction

In an interview on CBS television, the reporter spent as much time discussing Obama's blackness as

Farmers reap benefits

The increase in corn prices has hurt poor Mexicans whose diet depends on tortillas. CIUDAD SERDAN,

Columbiana man, 39, dies while snowmobiling in Michigan

WETMORE, Mich. (AP) -- A Columbiana, Ohio, man has died of injuries he sustained in a snowmobile

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Platforms put one high above the crowd

Some of these shoes rise to dizzying heights. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Platform shoes could

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONINGCOUNTY New complaints Countrywide Home Loans v. Richard J. McEvoy et al, money.

Roof collapses, gas line ruptures at vacant building

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Traffic was diverted for more than an hour off of Pa. Route 18 after the roof

LeBron launches site about his life for kids

Go to lebron.msn.com to watch videos to learn more about James' life on and off the basketball

A-Rod and Jeter not as close

They use to be best buddies, but the relationship has cooled considerably. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --

SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARY

SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARY ALL-STAR GAME WEST 153, EAST 132 EAST (132) -- James 11-20 2-2 28, Bosh

Unitas memorabilia to be auctioned off

One of his game helmets and his first contract are among the top items. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Johnny

2 women are charged in stabbing of 2 men

The first call to 911 was Saturday and the second one was Sunday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

LaBrae winner in Div. III play; Pugh scores 26

The Vikings tripped Newton Falls 52-49. ROOTSTOWN -- Angelica Pugh scored 26 points to lead LaBrae

Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1954 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Denny's

Big Ten has top two spots with Buckeyes No. 2

Wisconsin jumped past Ohio State and Florida into the No. 1 position. ASSOCIATED PRESS Get ready

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: BOARDMAN Feb. 13 Theft: A

Pregnant actress says quarterback is father

Pregnant actress says quarterback is father BOSTON -- Actress Bridget Moynahan, former girlfriend

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Lucky Zone (Arce)46.4015.608.60 Latin Angel (Ganpath)4.203.20

Capri: Development would solve school funding problem

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- One of the Democratic Senate Caucus'

MOVE LOOKS GOOD SO FAR

Move looks good so far Neil Walker is trying to convert from catcher to third baseman and early

BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Padres: Khalil Greene's left middle finger is still sore six months after he injured it. The

Rendell plan proposes letting 'the sun shine in'

An average residential system today costs about 32,000. The governor's plan would cut that in half.

Weigel, Jaric, Vallinger diving at state

YOUNGSTOWN -- There's no doubt that physical endurance is an integral part of swimming, but where

TODAY

TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) English League Soccer. 2:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Soccer: UEFA. 7 p.m.

Calderon should take on Chavez

Opinion: When President Bush visits Mexico next month, the top question in his mind is likely to be whether

Chargers giving Turner third try

He was hired Monday, his third shot at a NFL head coaching job. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Norv Turner got

DEVELOPMENTS More violence

The latest developments in Iraq: Insurgents staged a bold daylight assault against a U.S. combat

BOYS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA

BOYS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA Wilson 50, Fitch 42 Springfield 56, Lisbon 42 United 65,

Judge bans asbestos attorney

The law firm asked the judge to reconsider the ban, and a hearing was scheduled for today.

More math, science = better jobs

The council's proposals cover education from preschool through college. COLUMBUS -- An education

AHA: Talk to doctor about aspirin

The guidelines recommend more exercise and less fat. ASSOCIATED PRESS Nearly all American women

U.S. should use Arctic as strategic oil reserve

Opinion: By GAL LUFT WASHINGTON POST In his State of the Union address last month, President Bush

Can a Saudi dealmaker rescue President Bush?

Opinion: By JACKSON DIEHL WASHINGTON POST For 22 years Prince Bandar bin Sultan wheeled and dealed his

Isles get 6-5 win against Penguins

Pittsburgh allowed the winning goal with just 26.8 seconds remaining. UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) --

Cost to fix break to top 250,000

A portion of Marshall Street remains closed about a month after the break. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Best surgeons play video games

Laparoscopic surgeons rely on television monitors to guide them during surgery. LOS ANGELES TIMES

With All-Star festivities done, players return for playoff push

Trade deadline is Thursday and some big names could be involved. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Time for Allen

Harvick's victory validates RCR team

It was a decision made midway last season to keep the team together. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) --

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP-DAYTONA 500

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP-DAYTONA 500 Sunday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla)

Agenda Wednesday Feb. 21

Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library Board, 6 p.m., library meeting room. United Board

Speaker: To succeed, blacks must own businesses

By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The key to enduring success for black

Police probe shooting

Police probe shooting CAMPBELL -- Police found 10 spent shell casings after responding to a 911

Fordeley to be closed for 3 weeks for repairs

CHAMPION -- The final toll on the Fordeley Music and Instrument Repair building from the buildup of

A fair shake

Opinion: Washington Post: Two years ago, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom released a

EIFL future cloudy at best

Jim Terry's league is being attacked on several fronts. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

Mondell receives some endorsements

The endorsements came from officials, not committees. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

JUDICIAL ACTION

JUDICIAL ACTION About the ban What happened: A judge banned an attorney and his law firm from

Blood supplies running low

Blood supplies running low Northern Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross continues

DeRosa in 18th season in NBA

The Lowellville graduate officiates 70-75 league games a year. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR

NBA

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MATH AND SCIENCE | Recommendations

MATH AND SCIENCE | Recommendations The Science and Mathematics Education Policy Advisory Council

Small towns across the country bear emotional scars

Nearly half of the more than 3,100 U.S. military fatalities in Iraq have come from towns of fewer

Rep. Ryan has the chance to flex his political muscle

Editorial: When he was making a bid for a seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Tim

Student recital Sunday at Butler

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present a student recital at 2:30 p.m.

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Michael and Carla Bettross, Poland, boy, Feb. 14.

Both vulnerable. South deals.

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

NHL ROUNDUP Monday's other games

Predators 4, Coyotes 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Scott Hartnell scored two goals in 23 seconds and

SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES No games scheduled SUNDAY'S GAME West 153, East 132, All-Star game MONDAY'S

Retailer to open 9 stores in distressed locations

Stores have already opened in Chicago and Portsmouth, Va. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart

Race ending tough choice for officials

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- It was a split-second decision that NASCAR could get neither right nor wrong.

REGION

REGION Workshop offered for famale entrepreneurs YOUNGSTOWN -- "Women Entrepreneurs: Increase

"If there's going to be a Palestinian state, then the Quartet principles would obviously have to be

Opinion: "If there's going to be a Palestinian state, then the Quartet principles would obviously have to be

Warmer weather returns

The last day the city's temperature was above freezing was Jan. 27. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Olmert, Abbas talk with Rice

The Palestinian Authority was hoping international aid would resume. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

Seeks sensitive solution to stifling stench

Dear Annie: My youngest child is 13 and the only one left at home. We live in the country, and our

AT A GLANCE | Across the U.S. Here is the state-by-state breakdown of the number of U.S. military fatalities in Iraq for each 500,000 residents. The numbers are based on casualties reported by the

Vermont14.8 South Dakota11.3 Alaska10.4 North Dakota10.1 Nebraska9.3 Wyoming9.1

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