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YOUNGSTOWN ODOT unveils design for $60 million 711 connector
Construction is to begin in the spring of 2003 and end in 2006. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Board studies how to stop child deaths
In Mahoning County, nonwhites accounted for 48 percent of child deaths in 2000. By WILLIAM K.
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES Boston 95, Denver 80 San Antonio 120, Atlanta 112 Orlando 102, Chicago 74
PREP GIRLS ROUNDUP Howland cruises easily against Wilson, 78-13
The unbeaten Tigers allowed just two points through three quarters in a 78-13 rout. HOWLAND --
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XGold Torch Chapter of ABWA will meet Wednesday at Lucianno's in Austintown. There
A CAT TALE Bobcat story is a winner
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Bobcat helped John
DRUG CHARGES Forfeiture
Federal officials are seeking forfeiture of $2 million and the following property and vehicles from
GIRLS BASKETBALL Irish lose overtime tilt to Magnificat
Courtney Davidson scored 38 points and nine rebounds in the 62-60 Ursuline defeat. ROCKY RIVER --
SHARON City's new budget is likely to have property tax increase
Council members had at first rejected the mayor's proposed budget. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
MVSD INVESTIGATION Filing to get new judge takes 3 tries
The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected the former MVSD director's filing twice. By DAVID SKOLNICK
BOARDMAN Kidnap probe and missing funds are linked
Police are still investigating the woman's story. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
ICL VS. TCL Schuler totals 18 in S. Range win
The Raiders used a 16-0 run to bolt from the Bulldogs. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
LIVING ON HIGH ALERT
Opinion: LIVING ON HIGH ALERT Chicago Tribune: Nearly three months after Sept. 11, Americans are finding
LTV CORP. Deal to keep plants idling goes to court
Domestic steel plants should be more attractive to investors by February. By DON SHILLING
Warren library service puts help an e-mail away
Real-time answers online are also available. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
Grand jury declines to bring charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury declined to bring charges against a man suspected in a
Brick sidewalks bring gripes in downtown Salem
The city tries to repair larger problems with downtown walkways. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
AFGHANISTAN Taliban run off; people rejoice
American troops were engaged in the first ground combat and killed seven Taliban and Al-Qaida
Date that lives in infamy was day that changed the world
Opinion: Sixty years later, the date still lives in infamy. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor changed
Mercer County judge sentences rapist to prison
A woman was sentenced for having sex with a 15-year-old boy. MERCER -- A judge from Mercer County
GIRARD Mayor, judge haggle over justice center
The two officials dispute the cost of the building and the space occupied by the court. By DENISE
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Baseball Systems and BB Rooners -- will conduct a 10-week pitching and catching clinic
ELKTON Logging remains under probe
The county prosecutor's office is reviewing the matter and charges could be filed. ELKTON -- An
Students to present recital Sunday at the Butler gallery
YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of the Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present their students in a
YOUNGSTOWN, STRUTHERS Videos about Jesus will be distributed
An evangelism project is costing someone $180,000. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR
Rapist to be sentenced after background check
Rapist to be sentenced after background check YOUNGSTOWN -- Sentencing for convicted rapist Jose
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.752.90 Banc One, .84,38.9639.00 Clear Channel, 49.89
Sept. 11 retrieved memories for survivors of 1941 attack
Veterans remembered Pearl Harbor at programs and services around the region. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
60TH ANNIVERSARY
60TH ANNIVERSARY The memories Two Youngstown area Pearl Harbor survivors talk about Dec. 7,
NILES Suspect pleads innocent in semen-throwing case
'With everything else that's going on in the world, we have to put up with someone doing this,' one
Deadline looms for funding requests
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning Valley communities have until Jan. 1 to submit requests for money from next
PITTSBURGH Eight indicted in drug scheme by federal jury
Federal officials plan to go after money, property and cars owned by the people indicted.
NILES Man pleads innocent in semen case
'With everything else that's going on in the world, we have to put up with someone doing this,' one
LISBON Session will prepare substitutes to teach
Participants will learn what a substitute teacher should expect in a classroom. LISBON --
St. Anthony Auxiliary holds election, plans activities
BOARDMAN -- Election of officers was held when members of St. Anthony Auxiliary met Nov. 13 at the
Arena board votes on new officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Thursday was the civic center board's annual meeting and the forum to pick new
YOUNGSTOWN Official: Education strengthens state
Promoting the benefits of higher education isn't always easy in the Buckeye State, an official says.
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple NEW PARTNER: John Scheafnocker checks over his new Bobcat for the
Combs, Porter agree on support for son
Combs, Porter agree on support for son NEW YORK -- Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and model Kim Porter, the
OHIO Speaker endorses ex-commissioner
Householder said a former Valley legislator hadn't approached him about the secretary of state race.
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Chaney 38, Campbell 36 Howland 78, Wilson 45 Boardman
SEBRING SCHOOLS Health insurance, salary key to talks with teachers
SEBRING -- Health insurance and salary are the key issues in the negotiations stalemate between the
YOUNGSTOWN Baby died of crushed skull, a homicide, coroner rules
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Trumbull County coroner's office has ruled the death of an 11-month-old boy a
Giving tree for kids
Giving tree for kids BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning County Children Services Board has a Giving Tree for
Board OKs increase for jail medical costs
The company threatened to terminate the contract at the end of January. By BOB JACKSON
St. Elizabeth Auxiliary to install
YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Elizabeth Health Center Auxiliary will conduct installation of officers Monday
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury returned indictments against these people Thursday:
Kenneth B. Jackson, 34, Cleveland Street, Youngstown; four counts of felonious assault. Dale W.
Needlepoint guild seats 2002 officers
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Featured at the Dec. 1 meeting of the Penn-Ohio Chapter of the American
Salute the flag with pride
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it
Trade authority vote
Trade authority vote WASHINGTON -- House Republicans rallied behind their president in a dramatic
GAIL WHITE Woman's gift from the heart is in the cards
For the past 10 years, Lee and Edna Gillam of North Lima and their five children have sent Christmas
Girard Herb Society elects officers, shares herbal foods
GIRARD -- Featured at the Nov. 20 meeting of Girard Herb Society was the election of officers for
WHAT TO DO Recommendations
The Mahoning County Child Fatality Review Board's report focused on children under age one and
KIDNAPPING TRIAL Suspect has alibi, woman testifies
Jurors were to begin deliberating the case today. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Moses Mason III, 28, of 1460 Elm St., Youngstown, and Diedra
Mayor, judge fire accusations in dispute over justice center
The two officials dispute the cost of the building and the space occupied by the court. By DENISE
YSU finds the right mix in dealing with budget
Opinion: Just about everyone on the campus of Youngstown State University will feel the pain caused by state
Republican women to induct officers
BOARDMAN -- Western Reserve Republican Women will meet for a Christmas party at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 14
YOUNGSTOWN Police chief confirms plan to retire in spring
A woman or minority in the top spot would be a first for the city. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
WARREN Council clerks say they deserve raises
The two women haven't had a raise since 1999 and say it's unfair. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Warren Harding fans need lessons in manners
Opinion: Warren Harding fans need lessons in manners EDITOR: I would like to congratulate the Warren
RELIEVED: Debbie Wehrung, center, screams for joy after her husband, Michael Wehrung, left, is
RELIEVED: Debbie Wehrung, center, screams for joy after her husband, Michael Wehrung, left, is
Even languages leave left-handers with an awkward feeling.
Even languages leave left-handers with an awkward feeling. By CATHY SECKMAN VINDICATOR
Fire hits carwash in Sharpsville
Fire hits carwash in Sharpsville SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Damage is expected to exceed $50,000 in a
Band marathon
Band marathon WARREN -- Warren G. Harding High School band will be having a 24-hour marathon of
YOUNGSTOWN CIVIC CENTER Panel considers county control
County commissioners would turn the project over to the board if the federal grants were
LTV CORP. Deal to keep plants going heads to court
Domestic steel plants should be more attractive to investors by February. By AMANDA DAVIS and