News for February 23, 2008

Woman dead in Howland home came from Campbell

HOWLAND — A 40-year-old woman was found dead in a Stillwagon Road home Saturday. Trumbull County

Young people sign on as poll workers

YOUNGSTOWN — Steven Bensinger, 18, is part of an excited new generation of poll workers. The South

YSU women fall to Cleveland State

YOUNGSTOWN — Dominique Butler scored 25 points and Kailey Klein added 24, leading Cleveland State to

Boardman going back to regional

ALLIANCE — Courtney Schiffauer scored 20 points and Darryce Moore had 19, leading Boardman to a 52-

Canfield girls edge Salem in Division II final

AUSTINTOWN — Sophomore Jillian Halfhill made 6-for-6 from the free-throw line within the final 1:40

Howland girls advance to regional

SOLON — Alexa Williams finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals to lead

Food bank supplies being stretched thin

The food bank wants help taking on hunger in Lawrence County. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — First, the

School board likes idea for gazebo

MINERAL RIDGE — The Mineral Ridge Beautification Committee has had an enthusiastic response from the

Short trip to Ireland by way of New Castle

NEW CASTLE — If you’re sitting in a snug and enjoying a glass of Guinness while basking in the

Uncovering the past

YOUNGSTOWN — Without warning this past Christmas Eve came startling news of a father who was killed

Divisions among county bosses center on Cafaro influence

YOUNGSTOWN —The Cafaro name does not appear on the March 4 primary ballot for any Mahoning County

Spartans, 8 others vie for regionals

Boardman takes on Canton McKinley in a Div. I district final today. Minutes after the

Howland’s Ryan advances in Division II

AKRON — Greg Ryan of Howland High School decisioned T.C. Pazyniak of West Geauga 5-3 in a 140-pound

Four area wrestlers near state berths

Three Fitch matmen and one from Boardman all reached the semifnals. MASSILLON — Four Mahoning

McDonald hangs on to move on

STRUTHERS — McDonald held Youngstown Christian to only two points in the second quarter and streaked

Mineral Ridge, Girard bow out

HOWLAND — Mineral Ridge led much of the way, including a 50-48 score with three minutes left, before

City seeks dismissal of ex-clerk’s lawsuit

The ex-clerk contends that a former councilman sexually harassed her — a claim he strongly denies.

Births for 2008-02-23

Area Births

Stars sweep series with Oilers

DALLAS (AP) — Jere Lehtinen scored two goals, Marty Turco stopped 20 shots, and the Dallas Stars

LeBron saves shorthanded Cavs in 90-89 victory over Wizards

James made two free throws in the final seconds to get the win. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James made

Tiger needs 12 birdies in 20 holes to win

MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods made 12 birdies in 20 holes and needed every one of them Friday in

STATE SWIMMING | How area athletes fared

BOYS Boardman: Conner O’Halloran, 50-yard freestyle, 12th, 21.58 Canfield: Garrett Trebilcock,

Tribe’s Martinez is still improving

He’s come to camp leaner and more muscular then last season. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A leaner,

FRIDAY’S RESULTS

FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Division II at Boardman High School Poland 103,

Wrestlers close to state

Wrestlers close to state Four Mahoning Valley wrestlers have state tournament berths within their

Today is Saturday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2008. There are 312 days left in the year. On this date

PHANTOMS | Weekend preview

Who: Mahoning Valley Phantoms at St. Louis Bandits. When: Today at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.

Students compete in bridge building

Students compete in bridge building kTEAMS FROM 12 area high schools competed in Friday’s first

Former official here to do job

Hufnagel is not working for the Chevrolet Centre. YOUNGS-TOWN — Matt Hufnagel, former

Child gets kidney from kind stranger

When the wife and mother offered her kidney, she had had never met the little girl who needed it.

Building bridge to their futures

One bridge resembled a type that’s prevalent in Australia. YOUNGSTOWN — When it comes to

Mayor doesn’t let snow keep N.Y. residents down

NEW YORK (AP) — Up to a foot of snow on Friday interrupted what had been a mild winter in much of

Faison files as independent for sheriff

YOUNGSTOWN — Howard Faison, a retired Mahoning County sheriff’s lieutenant, filed nominating

Obama’s safety is a concern

Many people refer to the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. NEW YORK (AP) — For

Austintown man gets 3-year prison term

YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old Austintown man is going to prison for three years after pleading guilty

Sergeant finishes course

BOARDMAN — As a new graduate of the 13-moth Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program, Sgt.

Stocks reverse losses

The reverse comes after nearly two days of selling. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street staged a dramatic

Fishing season opening in Mill Creek MetroParks

Fishing season on Lakes Glacier and Newport and the shorelines of Yellow Creek in Yellow Creek Park

BRIDGE BUILDERS Top finishers

Twelve teams from seven area schools took part in Friday’s event at Youngstown State University. A

Turkish troops attack Kurdish rebels in Iraq

SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq — Iraqi Kurdish officials on Friday ordered 6,000 Kurdish militiamen to take up

Meeting to focus on saving Davis school

A school board member said it is too early for a decision on whether to close a building.

Identity theft is still a problem, probe finds

Identity theft is still a problem, probe finds WASHINGTON — Nearly two years after an embarrassing

Gains disputes ad about convictions

The challenger said she stands by her television commercials. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County

Jennifer Lopez gives birth to twins, a boy and a girl

Jennifer Lopez gives birth to twins, a boy and a girl NEW YORK — Jennifer Lopez gave birth to

“Joe Louis: America’s Hero ... Betrayed” (8 p.m., HBO): From the Great Depression

“Joe Louis: America’s Hero ... Betrayed” (8 p.m., HBO): From the Great Depression through World War

SRU hosts science event

The top prizes are $12,000 scholarships to Slippery Rock University. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — More

Project will focus on world hunger

Participants go without food and perform service projects. YOUNGSTOWN — Groups from three area

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, LAKELAND, FLA.

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, LAKELAND, FLA. Elizabeth J. Santangelo of Boardman has been presented

JUDICIAL RACES Mahoning County Bar Association

The Mahoning County Bar Association has determined who’s qualified and not qualified in the three

Record collection sells for $3 million

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man says he can now retire because someone bought his massive

Gas prices jump to highest level since June

Many analysts believe prices will rise to new records in the spring. NEW YORK (AP) — Gas prices

Westminster students to fast for funds

Money from the students’ dining hall meal plans will go to feed the hungry. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. —

‘U2 3D’ dazzles with its high energy, close-ups

The movie was shot during 2005 and 2006 on the band’s ‘Vertigo’ tour. Just when you thought

LOCAL TOPICS \ Sunday news programs

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ-TV 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner Cable

Schools are beginning to register children for kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year. In most

Contest targets juniors, seniors

Students are asked to write about what they would discuss with the president. AKRON — WVIZ/PBS

Westminster to host religion conference

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College will host the North American Undergraduate Conference in

Boccieri leads in fundraising

U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and Charlie Wilson each have about $300,000 in their campaign accounts.

‘NUMB3RS’ math program will help students involved in project at Choffin

Students at Choffin Career and Technical Center will use the program. YOUNGSTOWN — A high school

Canfield begins search process

CANFIELD — City council has begun to evaluate the about 40 job applications it has received to

Group of parents raising funds for playground

POLAND — A group of concerned parents is working to upgrade the playground at Dobbins Elementary

Alumni group raises funds for St. Jude’s

Alumni group raises funds for St. Jude’s YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha

Bus students to JFK, parents say

The Brookfield schools superintendent says the district doesn’t have the money. WARREN — A

SECOND HARVEST Food bank appeal

The 2008 goals of the food bank’s annual monthlong Harvest for Hunger in March are to raise $88,000

Dominicans to present Lenten mission

YOUNGSTOWN — Dominican fathers of St. Dominic’s Priory will preach a Lenten parish mission March 2-5

Problem with pets paw prints is finally solved

heloise Problem with pets paw prints is finally solved Dear Heloise: My husband and I travel in

Truman is a black history icon

Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Truman is a black history icon This being Black History Month, I

There is change in the air, at the polls

Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT There is change in the air, at the polls Win or lose, Barack Obama has

Foreclosure animals need a lifeline, too

Opinion: HOW SHE SEES IT Foreclosure animals need a lifeline, too Recently, at the animal shelter

Parents become enablers for freeloading sons

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Parents become enablers for freeloading sons

Rev. Coy is new pastor of church in Warren

WARREN — The Rev. Walter Coy is the new pastor of First United Church of Christ, 280 E. Market St.

Terry Nespeca, 35, of Boardman poses with his son, Raymond, 5, and three crappies Raymond caught at

Lenten mission scheduled at St. Charles

BOARDMAN — A Lenten mission and dinners are scheduled on three Mondays at St. Charles Borromeo

Orlando Sentinel: A veto threat from President George W. Bush has persuaded Congress to

Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: A veto threat from President George W. Bush has persuaded Congress to take another

Harding preservation

Harding preservation WARREN — The Committee to Save Warren G. Harding High School will have a

Father of Truth

Father of Truth, behold your Son, a sacrifice pleasing to you. Accept this offering of him who

Business news digest

OHIO, PA. Governor wants departments well-staffed COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland wants state

NBA ROUNDUP | Friday’s other games

Rockets 100, Hornets 80 NEW ORLEANS — Yao Ming had 28 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston

Garrett Trebilcock breaks own school record

The Canfield High School sophomore earned All-Ohio honors with two sixth-place finishes at state.

God bestows his grace, and we must accept

The definition of the word grace in Webster’s Dictionary is unmerited help or favor given to people

Sanguillen shows Bucs’ catchers how it’s done

The 63-year old got his point across to the young catchers. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — One old

NEWS SHOWS Sunday lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Joe Biden, D-Del., and Kay

Construction to begin on coal-burning power plant

The plant would provide enough power to serve about 1 million homes. COLUMBUS (AP) — Construction

Jury acquits woman of all assault charges

The verdict reflected reasonable doubt, the jury foreman said. NEW CASTLE — A woman who was

Man who settled suit is heading back to prison

The parole violations pertained to having access to a gun and drug paraphernalia. YOUNGSTOWN

Veterans to install commander, honor 3

Savel, of Youngstown, is the new commander of the United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown.

Do religions hold their followers to high-enough standards?

Do religions hold their followers to high-enough standards? The Rev. Pat Rush, pastor, Visitation

Sanguillen shows Bucs catchers how it’s done

The 63-year old got his point across to the young catchers. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — One old

Protestant Family Service honors Burley

YOUNGSGTOWN — Jacqueline Burley was honored for 15 years as director of Protestant Family Service,

YSU BASKETBALL | Today’s games

YSU (9-18) vs. BUFFALO (8-17) When: 4 p.m. Where: Alumni Arena, Buffalo, N.Y. Radio/TV: WKBN-

Fitch’s Pankewicz enjoying his senior season

The Fitch wrestler is one win away from reaching the state tournament. MASSILLON — During his

Even in this chill, signs of spring emerge

At 5 a.m. Thursday the thermometer on the porch registered 3 degrees. A fresh blanket of snow

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Samir S. Awadallah Jr., 20, of 138 N. Canfield--Niles Road,

Bassmasters gathering for Classic event

So, you think there’s not much worse than sitting home another weekend, the snowy landscape and ice-

IRS clears confusion on stimulus rebates

Nobody will be adversely affected by the stimulus payments, says one official. No, the

LITERARY SPIRIT\ Religion in the media

“God in the White House” by Randall Balmer (HarperOne, 243 pages, $24.95): John Kennedy, in his

Auto show offers look at 1,000-plus new vehicles

Want to see the latest edition of the ’Vette? Head to Cleveland. CLEVELAND — More than 1,000

Harvest for Hunger feeds Valley’s needy

The goals this year are $88,000 and 55,000 pounds of food. YOUNGSTOWN — Many people would be

Submit information for Holy Week, Easter

Submit information for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator’s Religion page will run a listing of area

Made in Lordstown, turbocharged car to please racetrack fans

GM expects a power boost to increase Cobalt SS sales by as much as 40 percent. The latest

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Monastic traditions are foundation of Maronite Church

Liturgy, language and theology make this Eastern rite Catholic church unique. YOUNGSTOWN —

Consiglio fails to make casefor replacing Sheriff Altiere

Editorial: Consiglio fails to make casefor replacing Sheriff Altiere We will begin this editorial the way we

Keno game rules OK’d

The governor said the new games are not the same as video gambling machines outlawed last year.

Fight songs paying off

Big sellers are cell phone ring tones and video games. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama football

TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury

Thirty-three people were indicted Friday, including two secretly. They will be arraigned at 2 p.m.

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