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STATISTICS States' grant totals
The total dollar amount of grants issued, by state, under the 21st Century Community Learning
Westminster falls to Thomas Moore
WOOSTER -- South Range High graduate Robin Thayer scored 12 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent
BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Rayen cruises as 10 players score
Anthony Jones and Jamal Higgs led the way for the Tigers against Vision Quest. YOUNGSTOWN --
WARREN Arbiter replaces department chief
The ruling states the city violated the union contract by not appointing Larry Bolino. By AMANDA
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Out-of-state tuition cut gains steam
A group of students will sing at the White House Wednesday and a faculty member will play his
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Babe Ruth League -- is seeking boys ages 13-15 interested in playing during the 2002
YOUNGSTOWN Teen-ager's petition to have abortion hits legal roadblock
Ohio's revised parental bypass law is subject to a federal court injunction. By BOB JACKSON
The annual holiday office party has lost favor with employees over the past decade, according to 64
The annual holiday office party has lost favor with employees over the past decade, according to 64
TRAFICANT CASE Judge rejects motions on witnesses, scheduling
The judge has scheduled a status conference for next week. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
AUSTINTOWN 'New' Mayes has 'coming-out' party in Fitch's first win
Greg Mayes has arrived as a big-and-talented prospect for the Fitch High basketball team. By JOHN
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XNortheast Homeowners Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Price Memorial
MAHONING COUNTY Taxpayer files suit against Sebring
A common pleas court judge put a temporary hold on the ordinance Friday. By BOB JACKSON
YSU PREVIEW Today's games
WOMEN Who: YSU (2-3) vs. Western Illinois (3-4). When: 2 p.m. Where: Western Hall, Macomb,
Police seek leads in restaurant robbery
Police seek leads in restaurant robbery CORTLAND -- Police are asking anyone with information on
Tennessee eyes Rose Bowl, but ...
Tennessee eyes Rose Bowl, but ... LSU is making BCS officials a bit nervous.
WARREN Child-rape case goes to grand jury
The defendant told police she had sexual contact with the infant after she was dared by others. By
COLUMBIANA CO. Woman sues ex-employer for $10 million
The woman alleged a meat-processing company had employed illegal aliens. LISBON -- A Beloit woman
WEATHER Expert warns of cold reality
New wind chill numbers will mask the same old cold. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SALEM Potters defeat Quakers
East Liverpool used a 12-2 run to hand Salem a 77-46 defeat. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR
LORDSTOWN Man takes district under his wing
The NYC philanthropist slept in the Lincoln Bedroom during the Clinton administration. By DENISE
WEATHER Warm days challenge gardeners
Spring flowers blooming now won't likely bloom in the spring, but the bulbs should survive, one
MAHONING COUNTY COURT Suspects in Campbell kidnapping found innocent
One defendant's mother said it was a poor police investigation. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
LTV STEEL 3 weeks to find buyer for plants
A judge approved a compromise plan to keep LTV plants idling as sale efforts continue. By DON
BOYS BASKETBALL Late basket gives Hubbard 1st win
Joe Sivulich hit a go-ahead basket with 30 seconds remaining. By SAL MARINO VINDICATOR
Abortion clinic terror
Abortion clinic terror Federal authorities searched for biological agents, toxins and bomb-making
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Mount Union vs. St. John's (Minn.)
What: Division III national semifinal. When: Noon today. Where: Mount Union Stadium, Alliance.
Receipts stolen
Receipts stolen BOARDMAN -- An employee of Fine Friends Tours, 5288 South Ave., told police the
LIBERTY Buyers bid on Goldberg property
Some bidders were looking for deals, while others wanted to see how the other half lived. By BOB
CORTLAND Canfield dominates numbers game
The more experienced Cardinals downed Lakeview 58-40. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Pupils can't get enough of robotics
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU FARRELL, Pa. -- Instructional aide Megan Ondo barely
SALEM Teacher accused of assault agrees to leave school district
The teacher was suspended by the school board last year for his behavior toward students. SALEM --
CAMPBELL Balanced offense keys Wilson's win
The Redmen had four players finish in double figures. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
2 will share leadership of troubled water dept.
Additional money is not being spent to split the position. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
ROTC on campus
ROTC on campus 1,756 colleges in the nation offer Reserve Officer Training Corps programs,
Youngstown teen to be student ambassador
Youngstown teen to be student ambassador YOUNGSTOWN -- SherryLin M. Peck, 16, daughter of Clifford
New Castle uses late run to roll past Warren, 82-66
The Hurricanes outscored Warren Harding 24-14 down the stretch. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
Letter Carrier officers to serve 3 years
YOUNGSTOWN -- The National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 385, elected a slate of officers
OHIO
OHIO BMV reaches 1 million in license plate sales COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Tyson skips Mercer, ready for Lewis
Tyson skips Mercer, ready for Lewis Mike Tyson called off his January fight against Ray Mercer so
I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.
I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
NEW CASTLE Pearl Harbor remains indelible in minds of vets
Eight Lawrence County men are Pearl Harbor survivors. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
GIRARD Judge acts to enforce order
The mayor said the city isn't spending money in any department. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY Christmas play BOARDMAN -- The 34west Theater Company of Boardman is performing "The
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT U Alfred Bright of Youngstown State University, subject of the cover story in
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: GIRARD Nov. 27 Criminal damage: Someone shot out the front glass
VALLEY CUP STANDINGS
VALLEY CUP STANDINGS U-11 Girls: Boardman 5-0-0, S & amp;T 3-2-1, Poland B 2-3-1, Ames 0-5-0.
Army veteran to speak at KSU commencement
Army veteran to speak at KSU commencement CHAMPION -- Kent State University Trumbull Campus will
CHAMPION Dynamic duo leads Flashes past Eagles
Kevin Stingel and Mark Kish combined for 46 points. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Reporter finally sees suspect in dad's death
Reporter finally sees suspect in dad's death FRESNO, Calif. -- A Los Angeles Times reporter whose
BOYS BASKETBALL Struthers' comeback magic falls short
Girard's Randy Mason sank two free throws in the final seconds to give the Indians a 51-46 victory.
Navy reservist charged with drug abuse
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Navy reservist from Lisbon who will go on active duty in January was arrested on the
Republicans develop plan to plug state budget holes
Opinion: With a $1.5 billion state budget deficit staring them in the face, Gov. Bob Taft, Senate President
MAHONING VALLEY 1,000 fourth-graders fail state reading test
Pupils placing 'below basic' have two more chances to improve their scores. By RON COLE
Fitch student body and staff collect 10,000 items for needy
AUSTINTOWN -- Students had collected about 1,100 food items for the needy last year, so English
Bishop's Appeal
Bishop's Appeal YOUNGSTOWN -- The 2001 annual Bishop's Appeal in the six-county Catholic Diocese
FOP Lodge 28 elects slate of officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 28 held its annual Christmas party and election of
NEW MIDDLETOWN Poland rallies to beat Springfield
The Bulldogs hit key free throws down the stretch to key the victory. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
SHARON Official decries city's regional lockup costs
Costs are rising and it might be cheaper to run the city's own jail again. By HAROLD GWIN
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
FRIDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Chaney 78, Boardman 70 Rayen 80, Vision Quest 56
U.N. chief to appear on 'Sesame Street'
U.N. chief to appear on 'Sesame Street' NEW YORK -- If only all conflicts could be resolved so
AUSTINTOWN Students use heads to help ailing friend
Students had collected $934 by the start of school Friday. Within an hour, the amount grew to nearly