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Stories published December 6, 2001

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NILES Police charge Brookfield man accused of throwing semen

The man's attorneys were expected to escort him into court this morning for arraignment. By DENISE


Police take items from homes of suspect

Police take items from homes of suspect SEATTLE -- Authorities have seized several items,


NFC WEST Mariucci, 49ers set for Rams rematch

The San Francisco coach feels his team is much better now then in the first meeting. By BRIAN


FARRELL Governor leads tour to launch Weed & amp; Seed

Those trying to clean up their neighborhoods will face challenges very day, the governor said. By


Poland cruises on 'off night,' 67-31

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Poland coach Steve Rohan wasn't joking.


LEGACY ACADEMY State refuses to fund school

The state says Lucas County can't approve a charter school located in Mahoning County. By RON COLE


Bright will speak about African art

Bright will speak about African art YOUNGSTOWN -- Al Bright, art professor at Youngstown State


LTV CORP. Judge will rule Friday on plan to idle plants

As LTV tried again to shut down production, steel workers chanted, 'Let's make steel.' By DON


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth William and Sally Demidovich, 42 Jade Circle, Canfield, girl, Dec. 4. Anthony and


Sept. 11 has effect on work

Dr. Alfred Bright says he has no preconceived notions as he begins a new painting, but he's seeing


AUSTINTOWN Woman charged with scheme to bilk nursing-home residents

The woman suspected of the theft now works at another local nursing home. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


SHARON Funds for secretary cut from budget

The post has been vacant for nine months, and council is unwilling to fill it again. By HAROLD


Stripper performs at Spears' party

Stripper performs at Spears' party NEW YORK -- Not surprisingly, there was much dancing at Britney


Shepherd of Valley gets OK for bond

Shepherd of Valley gets OK for bond WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have put their stamp


STATE BUDGET Government and library funds spared

The governor said he intends to sign the plan, which also includes allowing Ohio to join a


NURSING FACILITIES How to choose

Is the facility licensed by the Ohio Department of Health? Is the facility Medicaid- and Medicare-


NATION

NATION Delphi Automotive announces dividend TROY, Mich. -- Delphi Automotive Systems declared a


TUESDAY'S GAMES

TUESDAY'S GAMES Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Buffalo 4, Carolina 2 Boston 3, Atlanta 2


Thiel fraternity sets $50,000 goal for charity

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- The brothers of Phi Theta Phi fraternity will already be at the halfway mark of


MAHONING VALLEY Leetonia, Columbiana schools near superintendent selection

Leetonia school board will pick a new superintendent Dec. 20. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM


Building has a ball turning 75

Will Rogers was the first performer featured in the auditorium. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


NEWTON FALLS Townships oppose proposed annexation

The annexation would create an island of Braceville Township inside Newton Falls, a lawyer noted.


Municipal court site

Municipal court site LISBON -- Columbiana county's newly created municipal court may be located


'All Things Must Pass' is more than the name of a song

Opinion: In pop music, the year 1964 began with "There! I've Said It Again" by Bobby Vinton at the number one


MAHONING VALLEY Troopers go to great heights to promote child safety seats

This will be the second billboard excursion for Lt. Brian Girts. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF


COLUMBIANA CO. Officials schedule tax hearings

Commissioners can impose a higher sales tax. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON --


COLUMBUS Petition against annexation law is deemed invalid

The group has until Dec. 17 to meet the requirements. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


POLAND TWP. Trustees to buy speed trailer

All parties agree that the machine is helpful to officers. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN Man guilty of raping two girls

Victims testified during the trial of having to mimic pornographic movies with the defendant. By


YSU falls to Buffalo

YSU falls to Buffalo Turnovers hurt as Youngstown State's women's basketball team lost to Buffalo,


LORD OF THE RINGS

By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR ils and brushes, large canvases, jazz music and bold


English pushes for kinder stimulus package

Opinion: In calling on the House Republican leadership to ensure that increased unemployment benefits,


IT'S HERE AND IT LOOKS GOOFY

Opinion: IT'S HERE AND IT LOOKS GOOFY Chicago Tribune: This is what $100 million buys you these days: A


PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE

BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Jackson-Milton 68, Lordstown 33 OHIO Aurora 66,


LAWRENCE CO. Regional building code is in works

Council of Governments members agreed to support plans for a recycling center in Crawford County.


Students, cops team up for toy and food drive

Students, cops team up for toy and food drive LEETONIA -- Leetonia High School students and


SEBRING Union vote gives authorization for strike notice

Teachers have been working without a contract since Aug. 31. SEBRING -- The 59-member Sebring


LAKE MILTON Salem man confesses making up rape story

Police said the man's story ran out of gas. LAKE MILTON -- A Salem man has confessed to police


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners set hearings to discuss sales tax increase

Commissioners have the option of imposing a higher sales tax. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM


YOUNGSTOWN Traficant warns of mistakes on arena

He wants the city to reconsider the site and give the arena board authority. By ROGER G. SMITH


FARRELL Governor leads walking tour to help launch Weed & amp; Seed

Those trying to clean up their neighborhoods will face challenges every day, the governor said. By


DELPHI PACKARD Company takes measures to reduce costs

The company hopes to restore the suspended benefits when its economic outlook improves. By CYNTHIA


THE VALLEYS Area rental vacancies are attributed to construction

New addresses have increased significantly while demolitions have not kept up, a planning official


TRUMBULL COUNTY Career center superintendent sees pact talks through before retiring

Both sides have yet to ratify the contract. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Pooch finds plenty of pals at retirement center

Powder, a pure white lab-collie mix, is lying on a carpet beneath a cafe table. Her head rests on


BOYS BASKETBALL Howland sophomore seeks return to team

A hearing for a permanent injunction is expected to be heard next week, court officials said. By


Rayen too quick for 'Cats

The Tigers won for the second time, beating Struthers 49-28. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS


AMES Chain to liquidate at 4 area stores

This is the last round of store closings, the company CEO said. BOARDMAN -- Ames discount


The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple

The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple SHOWING SUPPORT: Bill Flickinger shows support for LTV Corp.


Cal Thomas was right about nuclear weapons

Opinion: Cal Thomas was right about nuclear weapons EDITOR: I have sat by silently until now, but I feel


YOUNGSTOWN State education department refuses to fund Legacy Academy

The state says Lucas County can't approve a charter school located in Mahoning County. By RON COLE


Testing cuts many from list of police tryouts

WARREN -- An initial list of 110 police officer hopefuls has been whittled by the civil service


LOCAL

LOCAL WGH banquet set Dec. 17 WARREN -- The Warren G. Harding Gridiron Club will sponsor its


Summary of police activity:

Summary of police activity: POLAND Nov. 20 Criminal damage: A vehicle hit the door of a


GETTING IT RIGHT

Tanisha L. Howell was crowned Miss Cinderella at the Junior Civic League's annual ball Nov. 23. She


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.752.90 Banc One,.84,38.3938.43 Clear Channel, 49.63


CANFIELD 2 boys held after chase that left sergeant hurt

One teen also is suspected of breaking into a car belonging to a federal agent. By NORMAN LEIGH


Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, various commodities, 12:30 p.m. Friday. Bring containers and identification.

Food distribution notices are to be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before they are to be published.


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Brookfield High School -- is seeking a junior varsity coach. If interested, call John


SALEM Teen held in car theft after chase

The teen also is suspected of breaking into a car belonging to a federal agent. By NORMAN LEIGH


NILES Council OKs budget of $41.28M

The budget includes $80,000 for a new roof on the city safety building. By DENISE DICK