News for February 22, 2007

My Chemical Romance takes Cleveland Monday

There’s a point early in a band’s career where opportunity and artistry collide. Where

Niles man confesses rapes to police

NILES — Police Chief Bruce Simeone says a 40-year-old Warren man went to police after his wife

Here's Trumbull County's '07 road improvements

WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have approved a contract with Diorio Paving Inc.,

Mammovan will be at Downtown Y

YOUNGSTOWN — The MammoVan, a mobile mammography unit, is offering breast cancer screenings to

WRTA wants to hear from riders

YOUNGSTOWN — Officials at Western Reserve Transit Authority say route consolidation and cuts

Have you seen this Farrell, Pa., woman?

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All-day kindergarten set for fall in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — Calling it a great benefit to the school district at a low cost, the school board

Boardman trustees approve union pact

BOARDMAN — Township trustees unanimously approved a three-year pact tonight with a new 18-

Y-town BOE was warned about Parker, officials say

YOUNGSTOWN — The city isn’t interested in improving Parker Street, a road the Youngstown

Niles BOE scraps new schools, sports complex

NILES — The board of education has decided to abandon, at least for now, a $55 million

5 will be inducted Saturday to Trumbull group

WARREN — The Trumbull County African American Achievers Association will induct five people

Girard junior/senior high project detailed

GIRARD — Girard school officials want residents to approve borrowing money to build a new

YSU players share time with disabled workers

Three Youngstown State University football players say they now have a better appreciation for their

Many unopposed in primary; few Republicans file

Mayors in several communities, including Warren, Niles, Hubbard and Leetonia as well as municipal

GM Lordstown says Consumer Reports' off-base

<em>Consumer Reports</em>’ below-average ranking of the Chevrolet Cobalt is based

Students laud YSU's top rankings

YOUNGSTOWN — It may not have been ranked as a top academic school, but Youngstown State

The boom continues for RTI International

WEATHERSFIELD — The boom times are continuing for RTI International Metals, the parent company

MRDD bus in icy Niles crash

NILES – Ice is blamed for a three-vehicle accident that included a bus operated by the

Board of control expected to ratify jail agreement

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control has decided to have its special meeting to

Trumbull County prepares finances

WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners plan to approve a $42.5 million budget next week,

Randolph Street standoff ends with arrest; one dead

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Patrolman Dave Wilson, a hostage negotiator, was called to the 300

Thiel College president resigns

GREENVILLE, Pa. — Thiel College is launching a search for a new president. Dr. Lance A.

Pa.-grown mushrooms recalled

NATICK, Mass. (AP) — BJ’s Wholesale club announced a voluntary recall of Pennsylvania-

Smoking complaint lodged at firehouse

WARREN – Fire Chief Ken Nussle says he will be contacting the Ohio Department of Health in an

Gold chain ripped from Austintown woman

YOUNGSTOWN — An Austintown woman told police she was robbed at gunpoint and had a gold chain

Police chief reprimanded for adult e-mail

VERSAILLES, Ohio (AP) — The police chief of this western Ohio village has been reprimanded for

Judge OKs homicide charge in 1976 drowining case

UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors have enough evidence to pursue a homicide charge against a

Suspect spits out drugs

YOUNGSTOWN — After watching a known drug house on Hine Street called the “Chicken

Area commissioners to discuss shared services

MIDDLEFIELD — County commissioners from Trumbull, Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties will

Weathersfield super gets new 5-year pact

MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Board of Education has approved a new five-year contract for

Campbell considering gas wells

CAMPBELL — City officials are considering allowing gas wells to be drilled on city property as

McDonald expects sidewalk answer soon

McDONALD — Village officials could know in a few days whether they will receive an application

YSU

YSU Track & amp; field YOUNGSTOWN -- Junior thrower Bethany Anderson was named Horizon

if you go

IF YOU GO Who: Robert Schimmel. When: Friday and Saturday. Where: The Cleveland Improv, 2000

Picking the Oscars: Think you can?

Who will win, and who should win? One critic makes her picks. By RUTHE STEIN SAN FRANCISCO

Criticism of Bush an infectious disease

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Indiscriminate criticism of President George W. Bush is an infectious disease. Some

ROCK 'N' ROLL Saliva seeks staying power

The group wants to be known as a classic rock 'n' roll band. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Edwards prods Clinton about Iraq

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama did not attend the event. CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Former Sen. John

BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Red Sox: Manny Ramirez's absence is becoming a bit of a mystery. The enigmatic slugger received

Any probe of Villani won't be publicized

The prosecutor said he can't comment on any bar complaint. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

Joe Skaggs prepares to encounter district's best

Jackson-Milton teammates give the 145-pound junior a rigorous workout during practice sessions. By

MARCH OF DIMES

MARCH OF DIMES What's coming up Local walks, in which teams are formed and pledges secured to

Florida rebounds, dumps S. Carolina

Mississippi State defeated No. 17 Vanderbilt in a night of upsets. ASSOCIATED PRESS GAINESVILLE,

Suspect's arrest relieves victim's kin

Science not available 13 years ago led to an arrest. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Fire damages company that shreds tires

YOUNGSTOWN -- A fire caused about 100,000 worth of damage at Enviva Materials LLC, a company that

ATP-WTA Tour RMK Championships &amp; amp; the Cellular South Cup

ATP-WTA TOUR RMK CHAMPIONSHIPS & amp; THE CELLULAR SOUTH CUP At The Racquet Club of Memphis

Victorian Players present a Farndale mystery

Victorian Players present a Farndale mystery YOUNGSTOWN -- Victorian Players Theatre will present

'the astronaut farmer'

'THE ASTRONAUT FARMER' Grade: C-. Director: Michael Polish. Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes.

Parents night inspires Leopards

Brookfield stayed in the game the first three quarters behind guards Kevin Martin and Billy Hogue.

Man accused in beatings of 2 kids moving to trial

Both children are now in foster care. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW

At least 7 copters hit by militants' fire since Jan. 20

Militants take aim on helicopters from several directions. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A U.S. helicopter

Exhaustion triggers tirade that breaks family ties

Dear Annie: Last summer, our small business of 26 years suffered a devastating flood. My wife, who

Thriller fails to make us care about its characters

The female co-star has nothing interesting to offer in either of the two parts she plays. By ROGER

Matthew T. and Andrea (Becerra) Stamp of Garfield Heights are announcing the birth of their second

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Bat Boy." Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown. Auditions 8-9:30

'The Astronaut Farmer' never really takes flight

A dropout from the astronaut training program builds his own rocket. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO

Phantoms' Cloutier NAHL pick

BOARDMAN -- Mahoning Valley Phantoms center Dustin Cloutier was named the North American Hockey

wednesday's nba summaries

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 86, RAPTORS 85 CLEVELAND (86)--James 12-25 5-5 29, Gooden

WOMEN'S ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's games

No. 13 Oklahoma 76, Kansas 70 LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Courtney Paris had 32 points and 13 rebounds for

northfield results

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Southwind Premium5.203.203.00 Tamika Hall (Sugg)2.802.10

Regional Business Digest

REGION F.N.B. Corp. declares a quarterly dividend HERMITAGE, Pa., -- F.N.B. Corp. declared a

Today is Thursday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2007. There are 312 days left in the year. On this date in 1732, the first president of the United States, George Washington, is born at his parents'

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2007. There are 312 days left in the year. On this date

Mahoning Valley's Tim Ryan leads congressional brat race

Opinion: Mahoning Valley's Tim Ryan leads congressional brat race EDITOR: So the Mahoning Valley has sent

Match Play Results

MATCH PLAY RESULTS At Marana, Ariz. Purse: 8 million Seeds in Parentheses Trevor Immelman

Pianist Kevin Orr gives a recital at 4 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul church, which is located at 421 Covington St., near Youngstown State University. Call (330) 747-6762.

Pianist Kevin Orr gives a recital at 4 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul church, which is located at 421

Reception to benefit museum, students

YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception featuring wine, microbrews, hors d'oeuvres, art and live music will be

Abuse cases gain more attention

SNAP has reports of some 40 cases of sex abuse by Southern Baptist ministers. NASHVILLE, Tenn.

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& lt;B & gt;BAUN, & lt;/B & gt; Eileen Willigman, 84 of Frisco, Texas, formerly of

Documentary hides nothing

The gruesome photos were found on a borrowed disc. By FRAZIER MOORE AP TELEVISION WRITER NEW

Smith's mom wants bodies buried in Texas

Vergie Arthur wants to exhume both her daughter's and grandson's bodies. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.

McDonald wins tourney opener over W. Reserve

A couple of 3-point goals by Ari-Anna Williams keyed McDonald. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR

Conductor to take baton at Masterworks concert

Fleischer has worked with many well-known musicians. By ROBERT ROLLIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Jail deal goes to board for vote

The city's board of control will approve the deal at a special meeting. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY

PREVIEW | YSU basketball

YSU MEN (12-15, 6-8) vs. WRIGHT STATE (21-8, 13-2) When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center

Officials will revisit spring concert date

The board also took a donation from the teachers union. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF

2nd wrongful death suit filed against Brandy

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A second wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against actress-singer Brandy in

High crime rate makes renewal necessary, official says

The tax won't be hard to sell to voters, an official said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF

By the numbers

BY THE NUMBERS A 10-year history of Mahoning County sales tax repeals, which resulted in

Churches show unity in joint service

A shared religious heritage provides unifying factor for racially diverse churches. By LINDA M.

Restaurants aim to serve polite customers

Dear Readers: For most of us, dining out is a real treat, so we want the experience to be a good

BOWLING

BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL SECTIONAL (At Crest Lanes, Warren) District-qualifying boys teams:

Tiny baby goes home

Tiny baby goes home MIAMI -- Parents of one of the world's smallest premature babies got to take

Notre Dame ousts Geneva from AMC tourney

Geneva's women tied a school record for victories in beating Houghton. SOUTH EUCLID -- Jerome

OHIO STATE KEEPS WINNING -- BARELY.

Ohio State keeps winning -- barely. Jamar Butler scored 18 points and Greg Oden had 17 points and

SCRIPPS HOWARD

Scripps Howard KEEP SMILING: A little prevention can go a long way toward avoiding dental

When Tribe has slim lead late, Borowski will get call

Cleveland's bullpen was a mess last season. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- Joe Borowski knows his way

Man says he was insane

Two months are allotted to determine whether he's competent to stand trial. WARREN -- A 32-year-

The wetter the better

The Cardinals are seeded sixth in both relays entering this weekend's state meet. By JOE SCALZO

Longtime Mayor Wilkes says she won't run for another term

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND -- Her house is for sale, her home telephone

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Alumni donate record 28B

The top 10 fund-raising universities collected 16.3 percent of all gifts, or 7.2 billion, last

Officer killed in Toledo neighborhood

TOLEDO (AP) -- A police detective who interrupted a drug deal was shot and killed early Wednesday

For Robert Schimmel, the act is very personal

The comedian isn't shy talking about his battle with illness. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MEN'S BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES EAST Army 83, Lafayette 65 Bucknell 69, Lehigh 56

c Truck stop: Bridge work ties up traffic

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay Mahoning Avenue west of Route 46 in Austintown looks like a parking

'Reno 911!' plays it raunchy

The big screen never looked so small. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL Comedy has always

Storm sewer project to aid in flood relief in northeast

City council agreed to borrow 3.8 million to build a wellness center. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

MRDD to pay for putting levy issue on May 8 ballot

Many county voters may wind up voting on only one issue. LISBON -- It is going to cost the

Atkins touts importance of family

The singer, now the father of a son, says he feels blessed. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- When Rodney

NHL ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's games

Sharks 3, Capitals 2, SO WASHINGTON -- Joe Pavelski and Jonathan Cheechoo scored in the shootout

Kremlin's crude threats

Opinion: Scripps Howard: The Bush administration has more faith in the efficacy of its missile defense system

Gillam: Using city cars saves money

The police fiscal officer says borrowing of cars is OK. By PATRICIA MEADE and DAVID SKOLNICK

PREP PREVIEW \ District wrestling

DIVISION I Where: Perry High School, Massillon Schedule: Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. and 7

New line of cards to cover out-of-ordinary situations

The new Hallmark line is for those dealing with cancer or other rough situations. KANSAS CITY, Mo.

GE Galan Results

GE Galan Results By The Associated Press Tuesday At Globe Stadium Stockholm, Sweden (All

There is nothing fresh about Obama

Opinion: Sen. Barack Obama recently said, "let's allow our unions and their organizers to lift up this

PREP SWIMMING \ State preview

When: Diving today; swimming Friday and Saturday Where: C.T. Branin Natatorium at Canton McKinley

"American Idol" (8 p.m., Fox): The first four eliminations are announced.

"American Idol" (8 p.m., Fox): The first four eliminations are announced. "The O.C." series finale

Wells would bring in 250,000 for MVSD

A Texas company owns gas and oil rights under the MVSD property. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

INSIDE

Inside Stressing the need to continue the winning ways of last season's second half, Pirates

Low temps, snow hit airport, official says

A Winner Aviation manager is hopeful Las Vegas flights could come soon. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

States turn to outsourcing for money

Some privatization deals have resulted in shoddy service, legislators warn. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --

'THE NUMBER 23'

'THE NUMBER 23' Grade: C Director: Joel Schumacher Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes Rating: R for

Cleveland Auto Show to be at I-X Center

CLEVELAND -- The 2007 Cleveland Auto Show will run Saturday through March 4 at the I-X Center in

Reports: Britney flees rehab after one day

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) -- Britney Spears left a live-in drug rehabilitation facility early Wednesday,

Union wants trustees to get Valley input on decisions

SEIU says Forum needs to be clear about its plans for the hospital system. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bradley L. Hetrick, 40, of 49 Green Bay Drive, Boardman, and

Scahill lifts Hubbard to OT upset of Salem

Michelle Dykes scored 22 points to lead Liberty past Southeast. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS

Mom in court after baby fell from SUV

A stranger was holding the infant in a baby carrier when police arrived. By TIM YOVICH

Prevention tips will keep teeth healthy longer

Learn to recognize those things and habits that can damage your teeth. By PAIGE HERMAN and RONALD

Varejao's clutch dunk keys Cavs past Raptors

LeBron James scored 29 points for Cleveland in the 86-85 victory. TORONTO (AP) -- Anderson

Don't miss telephone tax refund

The refund amount is based on the number of exemptions you claim. YOUNGSTOWN -- There is a new,

Studdard tells kids in Alabama to stay thin

Studdard tells kids in Alabama to stay thin MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Ruben Studdard is telling kids in

Surplus food/clothing 2/23

Surplus food/clothing Youngstown Community Food Center Inc. and Gleaners Food Bank, 94 Pyatt St.,

Mood for mediocrity wears thin

Jim Tracy wants more of the same from his players that the Bucs gave during the second half of 2006.

BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS--Agreed to terms with C John Buck, RHP Joel Peralta,

Major Indoor Soccer League

Major Indoor Soccer League At A Glance By The Associated Press WLPct.GB

Penn St. scares No. 2 Buckeyes

Ohio State coach Thad Matta showed a little frustration after the 68-60 win. COLUMBUS (AP) --

College crop more attractive to pros

Over the past five years, rookies arrive at training camp more prepared to make the NFL transition.

Overdue support paid

Overdue support paid YOUNGSTOWN -- The zero tolerance anti-crime crackdown, in which police and

Bills to give regents' power

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Board of Regents is unhappy with legislation introduced in both the state House

Randolph Street standoff ends with arrest; one dead

By PATRICIA MEADE Vindicator crime reporter YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Patrolman Dave Wilson, a

White House delivers its surge amid GOP lies, hypocrisy

Opinion: By BILL MAXWELL ST. PETERSBURG TIMES The hypocrites, mostly conservative Republicans, are at

King guides Mathews to sectional game win

HUBBARD -- Sarah King scored a game-high 28 points, leading Mathews to a 54-44 victory over

Backup Thibault will start at goalie in place of Fleury

CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins coach Michel Therrien said he'll bench goaltender Marc-

Study: Treating herpes can control AIDS

ASSOCIATED PRESS Treating genital herpes can also help keep the AIDS virus under control in women

A tentative agreement approved by Youngstown City Council on Wednesday calls for major changes regarding the housing of city misdemeanor inmates in the Mahoning County jail. (The cost of housing

A tentative agreement approved by Youngstown City Council on Wednesday calls for major changes

Glenn Kountz, president of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141, which represents county deputy sheriffs: "We need a continuing stream of revenue in order to move forward in this county. We're one of

Glenn Kountz, president of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141, which represents county deputy

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