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SIMPLE TESTS CAN
SIMPLE TESTS CAN PROVIDE ANSWERS Many tests are used to predict heart-disease risk, including
NASCAR Stewart likes night opener
The season's first competition, the Budweiser Shootout, will be run under the lights. DAYTONA
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners to seek bids for sewer installation project
The project will take 20 years to complete. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON --
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments
A Trumbull County grand jury indicted these people: Robert McCorkle, 40, Commerce Street, Warren,
MAC/TAC Canfield's defeat gives Poland title
Liberty and Hubbard posted impressive Trumbull Athletic Conference wins. CANFIELD -- Dan Jones
PHILADELPHIA Bethlehem Steel officials to talk about sale to ISG
The Bethlehem CEO said an offer from Cleveland company provides the best value for his company.
HEALTH Report: Cancer more fatal for blacks
YOUNGSTOWN -- Black people are more likely to develop and die of cancer than any other racial or
GREENVILLE, PA. 11 will receive honors at Thiel College event
A Greenville attorney and his two sons will share this year's top honor. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Thiel
NBA Jordan's 27 points too much for Cavs
The 39-year-old player logged 43 minutes as Washington won, 93-84. WASHINGTON (AP) -- As if
SIGNING DAY Penguins focus on defensive openings
YSU has three area players are among its 17 recruits. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN Maverick mill's workers show little optimism it will be bought
Most workers left jobless will qualify for severance pay or extended health benefits. By CYNTHIA
ELECTRICITY Voters to decide if city tries for deal
Households would be expected to save $18 to $20 a year. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
N.C. lawmakers draw fire for remarks
N.C. lawmakers draw fire for remarks HIGH POINT, N.C. -- An advocacy group criticized two North
Loew gets sanction for Golden Gloves
YOUNGSTOWN -- Southside Boxing Club trainer Jack Loew received a proper sanction from Clyde Dunn of
GM's Lordstown plant continues to impress
Opinion: The Chevrolet Cavalier has consistently been one of the top sellers in General Motors Corp.'s fleet,
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XAnnouncing the birth of their son, Michael Charles, are Charles and Laura Adams of Waldwick, N.J.
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Expanded Glance By The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN
City workers get pay raise
Negotiations continue with the city's police union. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN 2 get probation for August burglary
The Manhattan Avenue men were ordered to stay away from the victim, who lives on the same street.
Man found naked at fire
Man found naked at fire BROOKFIELD -- Police and fire officials will get together to determine if
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials to sell nursing home
The management firm overseeing the nursing home is pulling out today. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
CANFIELD Zoning change up for repeal
Additionally, council rejected a zone change for a planned-unit development. By IAN HILL
YOUNGSTOWN Pastor calls union picketing unfair
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Union members picketed the site of
Kentucky stops No. 1 Florida
The Wildcats shattered the Gators' 14-game streak one day after they climbed to No. 1. ASSOCIATED
SEBRING SCHOOLS Ministers seek limit of Sunday activities
One minister says the request has nothing to do with a policy at West Branch schools. By SUE
Iraq's leader sees history on his side
Saddam has survived coup and assassination attempts and major wars against Iran and the United
PITTSBURGH Lemieux returns; Pens lose
The Vancouver Canucks held on to an early 3-0 lead. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mario Lemieux's return to
BECKY SHER | Hype Shining standouts in lip gloss
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but a great lip gloss comes in a close second. So, in honor of
VOICES FROM HEAVEN: Warren Civic Music Association's concert series continues with The Singing
VOICES FROM HEAVEN: Warren Civic Music Association's concert series continues with The Singing
Tuesday's College Baseball Scores
Tuesday's College Baseball Scores By The Associated Press SOUTH Auburn-Montgomery 13, Columbus
YSU 12 cited at club's annual dinner
Ten players from YSU's 1979 team, a former assistant coach and a trustee-contributor were honored.
FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO
FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions: 3-9-20-26-27 Mega Ball: 50 Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-6-3
Youngstown City Council handled these items Wednesday:
Youngstown City Council handled these items Wednesday: Heard Rufus Hudson, D-2nd, suggest
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT UMS Consultants was incorrectly named in a story last week about directors from
'Zero tolerance' strikes Wisconsinite as wussy
Opinion: 'Zero tolerance' strikes Wisconsinite as wussy EDITOR: I love living in this Valley, but having
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Kings 110, Mavericks 109 At Dallas, Keon Clark's high-flying dunk off a missed 3-pointer with 16.5
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S SCORES BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Mooney 64, Chaney 41 Wilson 58, Youngstown Christian
A spiritual experience
The songs had their roots in slavery. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MUSIC MAN: Isaiah Jackson, director of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, gestures while singing
MUSIC MAN: Isaiah Jackson, director of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, gestures while singing
NORTHEAST OHIO Plan to manage blood collections
A surge of donors at one time can lead to a shortage of donors in the weeks and months afterward.
Creation of panels targets growth
One commissioners argues that the authority members are not diverse enough. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
YOUNGSTOWN CIC's parking committee discusses policies for lots
Day-to-day and special-event parking are among the committee's concerns. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
DELL COMPUTER CORP. Floppy drives to go the way of eight-tracks
Dell is starting to remove floppy drives on desktops. ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) -- Like vinyl records
Natural-causes death
Natural-causes death WARREN -- A 50-year-old man found slumped dead over the wheel of his car
Hypnosis programs
Hypnosis programs The American Lung Association will offer hypnosis programs aimed at quitting
WARREN BOARD Project connects staffers, pupils
The project taught the pupils about writing and government. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Two points for a win, one point for a tie and overtime loss.
Two points for a win, one point for a tie and overtime loss. ------ Monday's Games No games
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Tasha' should keep her hands to herself
Dear Annie: I have a friend and co-worker who never knows where to draw the line when flirting. More
TUESDAY'S NHL SUMMARY
TUESDAY'S NHL SUMMARY CANUCKS 3, PENGUINS 2 Vancouver210--3 Pittsburgh011--2 First Period--
Confession can be used
Confession can be used LISBON -- A Columbiana County Common Pleas judge has ruled that the
DECORATING Don't buy new stuff -- just fluff
House fluffing -- making over a room using belongings already in the house -- is a big design trend.
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD "Sam" Sam the sea lion swam Silently through the seaweed. South to San
Tonight
Tonight COMEDY Jack Mayberry, 8, Hilarities, 2035 E. 4th St., Cleveland; (216) 736-4242. MUSIC
LeBron James jumps into a trap built by friends, family
Opinion: There was reason to believe that the high school basketball career of LeBron James was not going to
Flulike illness causes increase in absenteeism at middle schools
Other schools and school districts in the Valley have not reported above-average absenteeism. By
American Hockey League
American Hockey League At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE
Bill would add 3 counties to Appalachia panel
The bill's introduction caught a congressman and a Mahoning County commissioner by surprise. By
PREP BASKETBALL James' attorney sues for reinstatement
An Akron judge may overturn OHSAA's ruling to strip the high school player of his eligibility.
Candle starts fire
Candle starts fire NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A burning candle started a fire in an East Meyer Avenue
Associated Press
Associated Press UPSETTING NEWS: Stephanie Johnson, an employee at Springview Developmental Center
CHANGING ATTITUDES Organization celebrates females in sports
Today marks the 17th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. By BRIAN RICHESSON
BOARDMAN Goldsteins to build at 224-Tanglewood intersection
"Boardman-Youngstown is our biggest market and our smallest showroom." Steve Goldstone Chief
NEW CASTLE 2 charged in slaying of man
Both men are being held without monetary bond. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Authorities are saying a drug
Tigers' revolt sets up victory
Newton Falls rallied with a 14-1 run after intermission to overcome LaBrae for its 14th win. By
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TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Unsung Olesh nets 18 points
Lakeview romped to improve to 17-0. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CHAMPION --
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TUESDAY'S SCORES
TUESDAY'S SCORES BASEBALL SOUTH Auburn-Montgomery 13, Columbus St. 6 Belhaven 3, MVSU 2
Child endangering
Child endangering YOUNGSTOWN -- When found, Patricia Burns will face six counts of child
TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Claimed RHP Bronson Arroyo off
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Getting oral histories about park on the record
When Ray Novotny was a little boy, he spent summer days walking from his grandmother's house to the
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Opponents debate their views during war discussion at YSU
One panelist suggested tighter policies in Iraq as an alternative to war. By JoANNE VIVIANO
OHIO Union to fight closings of 2 MRDD facilities
Ten other developmental centers, including one in Mineral Ridge, will remain open. By JEFF ORTEGA
INSIDE /A3
INSIDE /A3 Turkey's parliament voted today to allow the United States to begin renovating military
MAHONING COUNTY Drug money is forfeited
The man gets to keep about $34,000 of the money, but agreed to give up the rest. By BOB JACKSON
BLACKS & amp; CANCER What can be done
Some cancer-prevention programs developed primarily for the black community include: Let's Talk
Authorities say William J. Harrison, 42, of Struthers has admitted committing a series of burglaries
Authorities say William J. Harrison, 42, of Struthers has admitted committing a series of burglaries
Five Spartans head for the top
By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- Typically, high school graduations are a
NBA Payton's future in doubt in Seattle
The 13-year veteran isn't worrying about it as he prepares for Sunday's All-Star tilt. ATLANTA
America's presence in Kosovo could serve as a guide in Iraq
Opinion: Amid the vitriolic attacks on America from Osama bin Laden, the world's leading terrorist, and other
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Tap-in order prompts lawsuit
The property owners said they were granted a variance more than 30 years ago. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY Companies take initiative in use of hydrogen fuel cells
A small number of companies are making investments as early pioneers in hydrogen power. KEARNEY,
AREA BURGLARIES Gains seeks to unify cases
The suspect remains in jail. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --
REDESIGN
REDESIGN Some advice If you want to fluff your own home, here are some tips from redesigners
"It is this image, the image of Columbia's crew joyfully joining Kalpana to see our beautiful planet
Opinion: "It is this image, the image of Columbia's crew joyfully joining Kalpana to see our beautiful planet
Woman files a wrongful death lawsuit
WARREN -- The executor of the estate of a 39-year-old woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Patient Reserve upsets McDonald
The league's second-place team was limited to 27 points. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
HELOISE Suggestions give new life to stuffed animals
Dear Heloise: I need advice on washing my childhood stuffed animals. They have been stored in
TRUMBULL COUNTY Career center offers computer classes
One class offers computer basics for people 55 and older. LORDSTOWN -- The Trumbull Career and
PENNSYLVANIA Piccirillo's goal gives Mohawk win in 3 OTs
Shenango wrapped up a playoff berth with a 12-point win over Laurel. BESSEMER, Pa. -- Bryan
By SANDRA FLEISHMAN
By SANDRA FLEISHMAN WASHINGTON POST HATEVER HAPPENED TO AMER- ica's concern about radon gas, the
SHANNON KOS SLAYING Convict's relatives take stand in trial
Police say they found Shannon's lighter at the home of one of the murder suspects. By LAURE CIOFFI
By DEBRA MELANI
By DEBRA MELANI SCRIPPS HOWARD eart disease has a grip on Roger Hesselltine's family, having
SHUTTLE TRAGEDY NASA probe focuses on wing
The shuttle program manager said NASA has a long way to go in its investigation. SPACE CENTER,
BLACK HISTORY MONTH A spiritual experience
The songs had their roots in slavery. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
REGION
REGION Unemployment rises to 4.8% in Mercer Co. SHARON, Pa. -- The unemployment rate in Mercer
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--K D's Show Time9.005.204.00 Billy The K (D Ward)8.805.00
Circuit City to cut 2,000 jobs
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Circuit City Stores will cut about 2,000 jobs, or 4.8 percent of its work
AREA COLLEGES Tuesday's games
MEN PEPPER PIKE -- The Geneva College men's basketball team lived up to its national ranking
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Raymond and Jenny Beil, 41 Winona Drive, Canfield, boy, Feb. 5. Lian Prisby and
GAIL WHITE Some arguments are best left unresolved
It's been an ongoing struggle. I feel that toothbrushes should be kept in an eclectically chosen
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Capitals 5, Lightning 1 At Tampa, Jaromir Jagr scored three times to give him 500 career goals.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason L. Zamora, 22, of 45 Baldwin St., Youngstown, and Dena
Been there, done that: Springfield clinches ICL
The Tigers knew exactly how to handle themselves after a fourth-straight league title. By BRIAN
MERCER COUNTY School petition will go to court
No one knows what the cost may be, but everyone involved agrees the petition signers could be
TERROR ALERT Security tightens as New York is focus of concern
The communications raised concerns about hotels and subways in the city and the East Coast.
Gas thieves, take notice in Pa.
Gas thieves, take notice HARRISBURG (AP) -- Filling up a gas tank and then driving off without
Trinity Industries fire
Trinity Industries fire GIRARD -- An early-morning blaze caused about $75,000 damage to Trinity