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South Range super details all-day kindy plan
GREENFORD — Pupils entering kindergarten at South Range Elementary next year likely will be
Why fix what isn't broken, parent asks BOE
CANFIELD — Becky Myhal spent a lot of time looking through the Canfield School
Columbiana will vote on MRDD levy, but fewer races
LISBON — It is going to cost the Columbiana County Board of Mental Retardation and
Tax reform spurring Ohio, business leaders say
COLUMBUS — Companies making capital investments in the state think tax reform enacted two
McKelvey wants his Democratic job back
YOUNGSTOWN — Ex-Mahoning County Treasurer George M. McKelvey, who upset Democratic Party
Niles flooding should be fixed by August
NILES — Residents of a northeast side neighborhood can expect to see relief from flooding by
Olive branch offered in Columbiana water dispute
LISBON — Columbiana County and Buckeye Water District officials say they’d be willing to
Strickland's first budget proposals unveiled
COLUMBUS — The state would use funds generated from a decrease in evaporation allowances
Overdue support paid after traffic stops
YOUNGSTOWN — The zero tolerance anti-crime crackdown, in which police and the Ohio State
Wells could bring $250,000 to MVSD first year
MINERAL RIDGE — The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District would receive an estimated $250,000 in
Warren's copper thefts not uncommon in Ohio
WARREN — The manager for Warren city schools' building projects said theft of copper from
Beeghly weighs in on Strickland's regents proposal
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Board of Regents is unhappy with legislation introduced in both the state
Trumbull seniors make funding recommendations
WARREN — Trumbull County Senior Services Advisory Council members and commissioners today
Get your one-time phone tax refund this year
YOUNGSTOWN — There is a new, one-time perk that you will find on your 2006 federal income tax
Cleveland Auto Show starts Saturday
CLEVELAND — The 2007 Cleveland Auto Show will run Saturday through March 4 at the I-X Center
Forum union responds to hiring of NYC firm
YOUNGSTOWN — The Forum Health Board of Trustees’ hiring of a New York City financial
Child ambassador urges Valley participation
LIBERTY — “Thank you for saving children and please go walk,” said Ezekiel
Jail agreement should be final by Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — The final step for the city to ratify an agreement to board its misdemeanor
If you've seen this woman, call Boardman cops
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Peanut butter death lawsuit filed in Lawrence County
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The family of an Ellwood City woman has filed a lawsuit contending that
Lying to a judge violates lawyer code
YOUNGSTOWN —   The Mahoning County Bar Association counsel said lawyers are barred from
Commissioners put permanent sales tax on ballot
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners voted unanimously this afternoon to place a
Mayor says she still lives in Poland
POLAND — Her house is for sale, her home telephone disconnected, but Mayor Ruth Wilkes says
Cold creates costs at airport
VIENNA — Below-zero temperatures 10 days ago set in motion “one of the worst days
Volant man set for trial in child beatings
NEW CASTLE, Pa. —  A man accused of beating two children — one so severely he had a
Mom on probation after baby falls from vehicle
CORTLAND – A judge says he’s satisfied so far with placing on probation a Warren woman
US Airways flight center comes to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — US Airways will build a new $25 million flight operations center in
'Burgh convention center to reopen March 9
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The city’s convention center will reopen by March 9 after engineers
Insanity defense in child rape case
WARREN — A 32-year-old Hubbard man charged with nine counts of rape, involving a girl when she
Daughter waits 13 years for justice
WARREN — Crystal Code has been waiting 13 years to find out what happened to her mother,
Opinions differ on Gillam use of police car
YOUNGSTOWN — Councilman Artis Gillam Sr., D-1st, says using an unmarked police car to travel
I-80 ramp closure extended until tonight
YOUNGSTOWN — The ramp from the Ohio Turnpike to Interstate 80 eastbound will be closed through
Ohio U. among top schools for illegal music downloads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cracking down on college students, the music industry is sending thousands
Toledo cop killed; police question teen
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A detective was shot and killed early today while chasing a 15-year-old
Columbus man arrested on drug trafficking charge
YOUNGSTOWN — A Columbus man pursued on the South Side by police for not signaling a turn
Council expected to OK jail deal for city prisoners
The agreement will be used as a model by the county, the mayor says. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
Trade deficit is cause for concern
Opinion: By HAROLD JACKSON PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER "Now don't you worry your pretty little head about that"
Justices throw out 79.5M award for widow of smoker
Punitive damages can be awarded only to the person suing, the court said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
Blues 5, Blue Jackets 4, SO
Blues 5, Blue Jackets 4, SO ST. LOUIS -- Lee Stempniak and Doug Weight scored and Manny Legace
Center needs more surgery
A serious knee injury has LeCharles Bentley's future in jeopardy. BEREA (AP) -- Browns center
Morrison set for comeback at Mountaineer
CHESTER, W.Va. (AP) -- Former WBO heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison is staging a comeback, saying
City adds 2 officers to police department
The city hadn't hired police officers for eight years. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Base taste on spices, vegetables
Beef up a winter vegetable soup without meat. By RUSS PARSONS LOS ANGELES TIMES And now we
Warren BOE eyes expanded dress code
The law requires the code not cause a financial burden on low-income families. By AMANDA GARRETT
Westminster in romp; Titans advance to semis
Desiree Sterling led all scorers with 17 points in the win over Grove City. By BILL ALBRIGHT
President wants West to end its nuclear programs
Iran's president said he's not afraid of U.N. sanctions, an official said. VIENNA, Austria (AP) --
Fond farewell: Penguins plan senior tribute
Quin Humphrey and Keston Roberts are favorites of coach Jerry Slocum. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
AREA COLLEGES \ Tuesday's other games
MEN Grove City 89, Waynesburg 60 GROVE CITY, Pa. -- After dropping both regular season contests
Rare, ancient wooden statue found in Egypt
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS CAIRO, Egypt -- A joint Egyptian-Australian archeological team carrying out
Homecoming delayed
Homecoming delayed MIAMI -- A girl born after just under 22 weeks in the womb -- among the
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES WIZARDS 112, TIMBERWOLVES 100 MINNESOTA (100) -- Hassell 2-6 0-0 4,
Where will we find nurses we need?
Opinion: By VAL J. HALAMANDARIS SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR In 2006 the first wave of the Baby Boom
Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2007. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date in 1965, former Black Muslim leader Malcolm X, 39, is shot to death in New York by assassins
Opinion: Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2007. There are 313 days left in the year. On this
STANDINGS Horizon League
Men Conf.All Games WLPCTWLPCT Wright St.132.867218.724 Butler122.857254.862 Loyola,
SAYING GOODBYE
Saying goodbye Youngstown State men's basketball coach Jerry Slocum expects Thursday night to be a
Chief Illiniwek will dance no more
Opinion: The news is out that the University of Illinois will drop its Chief Illiniwek mascot. It just goes
Gas prices expected to hold steady
An outage at an aging refinery is the biggest threat to gasoline prices. By DON SHILLING
Lakeview triumphs to clinch tie for first
The Bulldogs have a crucial contest against Liberty on Friday. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR
Quarterback Brady says he is glad to be a dad
Quarterback Brady says he is glad to be a dad NEW YORK -- Tom Brady is happy about becoming a
A beacon of freedom must shine all the time
Editorial: It is difficult to imagine a how a nation that holds itself up as a beacon of freedom can abrogate
NBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's games
Bobcats 104, Hornets 100 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Raymond Felton had 21 points and 11 assists and
Top-ranked Badgers one and done
Wisconsin's first-ever game at No. 1 ended in a 64-55 loss to Michigan State. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Woman gets probation in drug-trafficking case
By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Sharon Boone, a Champion woman whose house was
Open-meeting violation is alleged
By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM -- A councilman has charged that city officials
SELECTED STOCKS
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.60 .51 Avalon Holdings,7.94.03 Clear
Campbell stays in MAC hunt
Struthers, Poland and Lowellville posted victories. HOWLAND -- Ahead 30-16 at intermission, the
BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
Pirates: Second baseman Jose Castillo brushed off the criticism leveled at him by shortstop Jack
Food bank plans annual event for Harvest for Hunger
YOUNGSTOWN -- Second Harvest Food Bank's 16th annual Harvest for Hunger event will begin with its
Seniors housing gets nod
The condos will be for people with annual incomes of 21,000 to 36,000. By TIM YOVICH
REMAINING FREE AGENTS LIST
REMAINING FREE AGENTS LIST NEW YORK -- The 28 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE
Merck suspends lobbying effort on behalf of cervical cancer vaccine
The drug maker funded the campaign to get schools to require the vaccine. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) --
Designer dogs mix 2 breeds
The designer dogs are just a passing trend, an AKC spokeswoman said. By AMANDA GARRETT
AGENDA THURSDAY 2/22BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES, 5 PM., TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 8299 MARKET ST. BOARDMAN.
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5 pm., township administration building, 8299 Market St.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Malcom E. Terrell, 39, of 4258 Woodmere Drive, Austintown, and
"This isn't just what the United States can talk about with the Israelis and the Palestinians. How about some of the ideas that were there in the Arab initiative?"
Opinion: "This isn't just what the United States can talk about with the Israelis and the Palestinians. How
Villani resigns in wake of accusations
The defense attorney says he will file a motion to dismiss the charges. By PATRICIA MEADE
Inspector: Justice's terror stats inaccurate
The flawed data appeared not to be intentional, the Justice Department audit said. LOS ANGELES
Cake-mix cookie recipe is repeated
Dear Heloise: I just read your article where a person wrote in for you to re-print the cookie recipe
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES No games scheduled TUESDAY'S GAMES Washington 112, Minnesota 100 Charlotte
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES East Palestine 72, Chaney 53 Mooney 46, Boardman 42 Ursuline
MATCH PLAY PAIRINGS
MATCH PLAY PAIRINGS Today All times EST At The Gallery Golf Club at Dove Mountain Marana,
Development group sues over project
The proposed park buildings would be worth 36 million, the developer says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Where was the 'dream team' four years ago?
Opinion: As House members were debating their Iraq resolution on Friday, a very different Iraq drama was
Pals: Brit's ex avoids spotlight
The singer checked herself back into rehab Tuesday. COMBINED DISPATCHES LOS ANGELES -- Kevin
City parties hearty in Mardi Gras ritual
Residents took the chance to relax from rebuilding the hurricane-ravaged city. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --
Wake up to fact that she's sleeping around
Dear Annie: I have been involved in a romantic relationship with a co-worker for more than a year.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Toronto2924.547--8-2W-219-710-
GARBAGE
GARBAGE Youngstown Youngstown City Council will consider legislation today to increase monthly
U.S. soldier pleads guilty to rape, murder
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) -- A U.S. soldier pleaded guilty Tuesday to rape and murder in the death of
Poor are human shields in political war
Opinion: Among the many rationales used to defend the welfare state, the most powerful is that it is
23 provisional ballots are rejected by board
WARREN -- The Trumbull County Board of Elections rejected the provisional ballots cast by 23 county
Fairbanks' two goals lead Phantoms to 11th straight
Ryan Zapolski made 32 saves in the 5-3 win over U.S. National team. ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Chris
TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
TOUR OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday Sacramento, Calif. Stage Two A 115.8-mile race from Santa Rosa to
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE WLPct.GB Philadelphia127.632-- Detroit129.5711
Youngstown garbage rates going up
The city had been losing 200,000 a year on its garbage collections. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Milton Township to get new firetruck
LAKE MILTON -- By year's end, the Milton Township Volunteer Fire Department will be equipped with a
Study: Health-care costs to rise
Out-of-pocket expenses will increase 5.3 percent by 2016, economists predict. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Travaglini sells 27 restaurants
The new owner has plans to expand. Travaglini Enterprises has sold its Perkins Restaurant &
Niles man sentenced to 13 years for rape
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Niles man, who has been in Mahoning County Jail for more than 22 months, has been
WOMEN'S TOP 25 \ Tuesday's games
No. 3 Connecticut 81, South Florida 67 TAMPA, Fla. -- Tina Charles scored a career-high 34 points
Man gets 18 years to life in homicide case
The victim was shot and his house set afire. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Ferndale Avenue man has been
Ruling: Detainees cannot use U.S. courts
The ruling means detainees will be prosecuted by a military tribunal. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a
New chief of police meets his personnel
The new chief says he's committed to maintaining the department's national certification. By
TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES EAST Alvernia 71, Eastern 48 American U. 71, Navy 60 Binghamton
SALEM 251315--35
Salem 251315--35 Poland14141717--62 3-point goals: Salem 6 (O'Brien 2, Houston 2, Strabala 2).
Group drops building project
Another downtown redevelopment proposal is making progress. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Scarlet Comm (Pereira)5.403.402.80 Stormin' Six Pack
National ad will feature just Cobalt
With its truck and SUV launches done, Chevrolet will focus on its cars. By DON SHILLING
Bond set at 1.5M
Bond set at 1.5M YOUNGSTOWN -- The second suspect in a Dec. 30, 2006, homicide and assault has
Stern: Smith wanted to be buried by son
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Anna Nicole Smith wanted to be buried next to her son in the Bahamas,
Police investigate woman's death as homicide
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Police are treating the death
Cowgirls hang on for tourney win
Howland and Boardman posted easy victories. AUSTINTOWN -- The Chaney High girls basketball team
A summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Feb. 12 Theft and criminal
Tigers topple 'Devils in OT
Bobby Rogers led Springfield with 15 points in the 42-37 win over Reserve. By JOHN BASSETTI
Thunder fans pick seats, get to meet Kelly Pavlik
Mahoning Valley is just over a month away from its season opener. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Blasts counter effects of Baghdad sweeps
Hospital officials said the gas victims weren't in danger of dying from it. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Blair to announce plan for pullout of British troops
The Italians and Slovaks have left Iraq, and the Danes and the South Koreans plan to leave. LONDON
Israel refuses peace talks with Palestinian coalition government
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel on Tuesday ruled out holding Mideast peace talks with Palestinian President
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BB Rooners -- has an all-skills clinic for players age 8-12 on April 8. Call (724) 588-
Council discusses WRAP
WRAP supporters will be given more time to answer a councilman's questions. By AMANDA GARRETT
Top economist: Major auto strike won't come in '07
Automakers are likely to seek a two-tier wage deal, an economist says. YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) -- A
Barth Farms shop damaged in fire
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- A fire of undetermined origin did an estimated 250,000 damage to a woodworking
Give the whole truth about toxic chemical pollution
Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: Americans will know less about toxic chemicals in their communities because the
Regional Business Digest
REGION Comptons sell Sofas Plus to Vince Fond Jr. BOARDMAN -- Tim and Tom Compton said they have
Linking science, sports
The mobile science program travels throughout five states. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY XCol. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a
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Board OKs changes with sports
The Struthers Veterans Memorial Committee gave the school board 25,525. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
10,000 in copper stolen from work site
The thieves cut their way through a door and took 1,200 pounds of goods. WARREN -- Police are
Fine finish for Mooney
L.J. Sutton scored 21 points as the Cardinals dropped Boardman 46-42. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
Funds to aid homeless
Funds to aid homeless YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown and Mahoning County will get nearly 2 million in
Austintown board keeps softball coach
Melody Rice is back in the dugout after a 3-2 vote. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Vehicle sales rose during construction
An auto dealer celebrates the completion of a 5 million renovation. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Gunbattle case brings four-year sentence
YOUNGSTOWN -- A defendant in a rolling gunbattle in which one person died and three others,
Democratic chairwoman to seek treasurer's position
The only announced candidate is quitting the race. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Chi-a-Pom: Chihuahua and Pomeranian mix.
Chi-a-Pom: Chihuahua and Pomeranian mix. Chorkies: Chihuahua and Yorkshire terrier mix.