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Youngstown man faces charges tied to home invasion
YOUNGSTOWN — An East High Avenue man has been indicted on charges of attempted murder, aggravated
Naval petty officer describes his efforts against the war in Iraq
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Charges that the United States military is inherently racist and sexist and
Austintown district considers closing Davis Elementary
AUSTINTOWN — Big changes are in the works for Austintown’s five elementary schools, with the
Residency ruling favors Youngstown worker
Residency ruling favors Youngstown worker YOUNGSTOWN — A magistrate has ordered the city to
Tribe’s Byrd still mum on HGH answers
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Paul Byrd arrived at Cleveland’s spring training camp Friday and exchanged
Sen. Obama has rally in Youngstown on Monday
Sen. Obama has rally in Youngstown on Monday YOUNGSTOWN — Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Barack
Girard mayor vetoes police car purchases
GIRARD — Mayor James Melfi has made good on his promise to veto legislation that would have
Supreme Court reinstates ex-Traficant aide’s license
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has reinstated Atty. R. Allen Sinclair, a former aide to U.S. Rep.
Youngstown, Mahoning County libraries open Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — All 16 libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be
Harding fate topic of Sunday meeting
WARREN – A meeting to discuss the fate of Warren G. Harding High School will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Ted Kennedy to boost Obama during YSU talk Saturday
Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN — Sen. Edward Kennedy is coming to Youngstown State University today to campaign for Sen.
F.N.B. Corp. expands Pittsburgh presence
HERMITAGE, Pa. — F.N.B. Corp. is expanding its presence in Pittsburgh with the purchase of its
Concert will benefit fire survivors
YOUNGSTOWN — A concert to benefit the two surviving members of the Crawford family will be held at 7
Brothers of the Hammer fire probed
YOUNGSTOWN — The cause of a fire at 337 W. Glenaven Ave., Brothers of the Hammer motorcycle
Veteran drivers deliver in tests
Dale Jarrett, Kenny Wallace and John Andretti made the Daytona 500. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — On a
Canfield girls hit stride at right time; Liberty upset
The Cardinals beat Streetsboro 87-31, but the Leopards lost to Kenston, 66-59. AUSTINTOWN —
SteelHounds preview
Who: SteelHounds vs. Oklahoma City Blazers. Gametimes: 7:05 p.m. today and Saturday, and 4:05 p.m.
Mooney limits Spartans to 41
L.J. Sutton was held to two points but his teammates stepped up in Mooney’s win. YOUNGSTOWN —
Leetonia holds off Warren JFK; Mathews ousts Lowellville, 53-23
The Rockets played without Ali Grapevine, who was injured. HUBBARD — It was deja vu all over
South Range prevails in OT duel; Columbiana jars Ursuline, 53-49
The Raiders and Clippers square off next Thursday in a district semifinal. MINERAL RIDGE —
Sabathia closes contract talks
The Indians’ 27-year-old left-hander will be a free agent after the World Series. CLEVELAND —
Boys Thursday basketball roundup
Hubbard 80, Brookfield 55 BROOKFIELD — Corey Hitt 6-2 guard-forward led the Eagles (12-7, 8-5)
Hillary inspects red Cobalt SS at GM auto plant
LORDSTOWN — The GM auto plant here had three cars lined up — one red, one white and one blue —
A new use for old shoes
The final drop-off point will be March 15 at the Austintown Plaza. AUSTINTOWN — A dozen
State audit offers ideas for savings in Boardman
Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday to further discuss employee layoffs. BOARDMAN — The
Teralynn Landis dies
‘If she has a legacy, it is that there is a need for organ donations,’ a family member said.
Man sentenced to year in prison for kicking 4-year-old in head
YOUNGSTOWN — A 48-year-old East Lucius Avenue man has been sentenced to a year in prison for kicking
Trumbull sweep nets 7 deadbeat parents
WARREN — A sweep designed to pick up deadbeat moms and dads who owe child support netted seven
Wellington says candidacy issue should have been settled locally
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Sheriff Randall A. Wellington said he concluded from the Ohio Supreme
Hubbard council demands review of 2 pay raises
HUBBARD — City council is demanding a review of two pay raises issued by Mayor Arthur Magee in early
2 men face child pornography charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Separate federal child pornography charges were filed against two men in their 50s, one
Beware of America’s new challengers
Opinion: how he sees it Beware of America’s new challengers Imagine: 100 companies, many virtually
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS X Youngstown Music Teachers Association will meet at 3:30 p.m. Sunday
The Bravery wants to experiment
The group has reinterpreted some of its material. An honest mistake is often the reason why
Bernanke forecasts sluggish growth
The Federal Reserve chairman doesn’t believe, however, that the country is in a recession.
GOP pitbull taking big bite out of Dann
Opinion: As Ohio Republican Party deputy chairman, one of Kevin DeWine’s main responsibilities is to be a pitbull.
Instant-photo enthusiasts worry in post-Polaroid era
Polaroid is closing factories that produce instant film. BOSTON (AP) — When Jerry Conlogue heard
Second-round stumble didn’t cause fumble Pavlik got up then stepped up to a title
Youngstown middleweight Kelly Pavlik will fight Jermain Taylor on Saturday in a rematch of their
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s games
WOMEN No. 7 LSU 78, No. 1 Tennessee 62 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Sylvia Fowles had 17 points and 14
KENNEDY HERE
KENNEDY HERE U.S. Senator Barack Obama’s campaign announced the day and time for an appearance by
Gunman opens fire at Ill. campus, killing 5, himself
One witness said the gunman seemed to know who he wanted to shoot. DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — A man
Pavlik parents view fame as pain and a blessing
Pavlik’s parents suddenly found it more difficult to live a normal life. YOUNGSTOWN — On
Northfield Results
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 7th—Anacostia (Aa Merriman) 33.00 7.00 4.20 Iamgonnabeachyou
Pavlik: A simple man amid luxury
Staying in a $1,100-a-night suite, Kelly says, ‘This stuff doesn’t matter.’ LAS VEGAS — On the
The Vindicator
The Vindicator SUSPICIOUS BLAZE: Austintown Township Fire Department is investigating the Feb. 2
Basketball scores
BASKETBALL MEN EAST Albany, N.Y. 74, Maine 60 Binghamton 56, New Hampshire 54 Boston
REGION
REGION Turning Technologies sister gets product patent YOUNGSTOWN — A sister company to Turning
“Let us make our voice heard by all the enemies and murderers that we will be
Opinion: “Let us make our voice heard by all the enemies and murderers that we will be victorious.”
Free, Fair, or What?
Free, Fair, or What? Los Angeles Times: Elections are rarely stolen on election day, except in the
Overly strict dad bothers wife and teenage daughter
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Overly strict dad bothers wife and teenage
The right has no choice but McCain
Opinion: DAN K. THOMASSON The right has no choice but McCain WASHINGTON — The current position of
Court ruling takes power from Mahoning voters
Opinion: Court ruling takes power from Mahoning voters EDITOR: Did the Ohio Supreme Court really take a
Youngstown woman jailed on charge of robbery at grocery store
YOUNGSTOWN — A Kenmore Avenue woman was in the Mahoning County Jail on Thursday, accused of fighting
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Orlando 109, Denver 98 Toronto 109, New Jersey 91 Philadelphia 102, Memphis
Cuyahoga Co. switching to paper ballots
The outcome of the close race between Democratic rivals could hinge on Cuyahoga County. CLEVELAND
‘Rocking the vote’ at last: It’s a good thing
Opinion: How he sees it ‘Rocking the vote’ at last: It’s a good thing There’s still plenty of
K.J. Choi has 65 for one-stroke lead at Hogan’s Alley
LOS ANGELES — K.J. Choi has won tournaments hosted by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods over the last
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to 11
Fonda uses vulgar term on ‘Today’ show
Fonda uses vulgar term on ‘Today’ show NEW YORK — NBC News is apologizing again — this time for
Surprising developments in 2008 presidential primaries
Editorial: Surprising developments in 2008 presidential primaries We’re relevant again. We being Ohio
Federal indictment charges tax fraud
YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman man whose rape trial has been pending three years is now under federal
Mercer Co. buys 2 electronic units for storage and filing for $34,708
The county now is in the recycling business. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners
‘Step Up 2’ is cleaned-up ‘Move’
Dance is the saving virtue of the film. We’ve barely cooled our heels over “How She Move.” Now
Mahoning judges sign order dealing with sex offenders
There are about 23,000 registered sex offenders in eight classifications in Ohio. YOUNGSTOWN — All
Bank employee foils attempted fraud
AUSTINTOWN — Police say an employee at the Austintown branch of Sky Bank foiled an attempted fraud
Arson suspected in fire at Papa John’s
One restaurant owner said he is waiting to hear whether the building is repairable. AUSTINTOWN —
Vindy.com News Podcast for February 15, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, February 15, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Grants available for summer recreation
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way is offering grants to programs that provide
Penguins doubled up
Penguins doubled up Ray Whitney had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
INSIDE/C3
INSIDE/C3 Behind those flashy corporate logos, there are signs NASCAR’s runaway prosperity and
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: The Bravery. When: 8 p.m. Saturday. Where: Agora Theatre, 5001 Prospect Ave.,
Workshop set in portraying historical figures
WARREN — The Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County has a call out for all actors. A workshop will
“Celine Dion: That’s Just the Woman in Me” (9 p.m., CBS): Celine Dion stars in
“Celine Dion: That’s Just the Woman in Me” (9 p.m., CBS): Celine Dion stars in this one-hour concert
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield school board meeting, 8 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. due to basketball
Dry athletic shoes with no metal or cleats can be dropped off at the following locations through the
Dry athletic shoes with no metal or cleats can be dropped off at the following locations through the
Car of Tomorrow becomes reality for the 2008 season
The bigger and potentially safer vehicles take on Daytona Sunday. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s
NASCAR’s surging success levels off
There are signs that NASCAR’s runaway prosperity and popularity are beginning to plateau. DAYTONA
‘STEP UP 2: THE STREETS’
‘STEP UP 2: THE STREETS’ Grade: D Director: Jon Chu Running time: 1 hour, 37 minutes.
PREVIEW Phantoms
Who: Phantoms vs. Traverse City North Stars. Gametimes: 7:15 p.m. today and Saturday at the Ice
Goodyear reports profits of $52M in fourth quarter
Goodyear posted sales gains across the globe. AKRON (AP) — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said
North Jackson man acquitted on 2 of 3 counts of raping boy
YOUNGSTOWN — A 38-year-old North Jackson man has been acquitted on two counts of raping a young boy,
Teen charged in slaying of twin
As many as five people burst into the apartment during the home invasion. COLUMBUS (AP) — Derris
PAVLIK ROUNDUP |News and notes
Live weigh-in: HBO will broadcast today’s weigh-in of Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor live on
The hope is Stars boost N. Orleans
Hornets attendance is low since Katrina struck the city. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Reminiscing about
2 bound over in meth probe
NEWTON FALLS — Two of three people charged with making an extreme version of methamphetamine at a
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s game
Bulls 99, Heat 92 CHICAGO — Kirk Hinrich scored 24 points to lead Chicago over Miami and send the
Vindicator file photo, 1989
Vindicator file photo, 1989 TINY DANCER: Teralynn Landis was diagnosed at 2 months old with a
Judge dismisses Aqua Ohio suit
WARREN — A visiting judge has dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a private water
Bridge repairs needed
Bridge repairs needed PULASKI, Pa. — The Nashua Road bridge over the Shenango River is set to be
Scott, Karner lead YSU past Detroit
The Penguins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 62-59 victory. DETROIT — Tiara Scott scored
No discipline coming for deputy in fatal shooting, sheriff says
The state’s report on the shooting death isn’t complete, the sheriff says. WARREN — Trumbull
Up to 20,000 expected to take buyout
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said Thursday he expects
Thursday's boys basketball area scores
BOYS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA Regular season Mooney 51, Boardman 41 McDonald 78,
Jurors study evidence, hint at progress
CANTON (AP) — Jurors in the trial of a former police officer charged with killing his pregnant lover
Trustees name Gebhardt interim fire chief
NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township trustees appointed Fire Department 1st Capt. Matt Gebhardt as
Parties divided over Clemens
Republicans believed the Rocket; Democrats went with his former trainer. WASHINGTON (AP) — In the
NHL ROUNDUP | Thursday’s other games
Islanders 5, Maple Leafs 4 TORONTO — Ruslan Fedotenko scored two of the Islanders’ four power-play
GIRLS ROUNDUP | Thursday’s other games
Canton McKinley 64, East 36 ALLIANCE — Brittany Taylor finished her outstanding career with 26
Cle. State garners 17th win
VALPARAISO, Ind. — J’Nathan Bullock scored 19 points as Cleveland State beat Valparaiso 71-58
Butler buries Penguins; Graves finishes with 15
Ninth-ranked Butler took YSU out of its gameplan in an 89-73 win. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Beware,
Clinton targets economy, opens Ohio campaign at Valley plant
Clinton said her plan will revitalize the middle class. LORDSTOWN — Penny Jackson was clearly
’Canes’ Whitney storms Pens
Evgeni Malkin scored in his fifth straight game in the 4-2 loss. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ray Whitney
Gunman kills five at Illinois college
Gunman kills five at Illinois college k Emergency personnel move an injured person out of Neptune
Assassination plot
Assassination plot MANILA, Philippines — Security officials reported Thursday uncovering plots to
Rivalry over, Romney endorses John McCain
WASHINGTON — In the climactic Florida clash of their yearlong rivalry, Mitt Romney called John
Boardman Township performance audit
PERFORMANCE AUDIT Boardman Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor’s office released a performance audit for
SUPREME COURT DECISION
SUPREME COURT DECISION Quotes Some excerpts from the state Supreme Court’s ruling that prevents
Today is Friday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2008. There are 320 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2008. There are 320 days left in the year. On this date in
Ryan: Port authority needs person to deal with development
A port authority member agrees with the congressman’s position. VIENNA — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan,
Wellington wins Aey challenge
The elections board will remove Aey’s name from the ballot. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
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