News for December 11, 2001

Summary of police activity:

Summary of police activity: CANFIELD Dec. 2 Burglary: The front door was kicked in at a

WARREN Attorney general asks judge to deny request to drop suit

The former MVSD board director's civil lawsuit is set to begin Monday. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Defense saves the Cardinals

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball

CRAIG BEACH Council passes 1st reading of resolution on housing

A contract between the village and its fire department expires in January. By TELA DURBIN

REUNIONS

South High School Alumni Association will hold a reunion planning meeting and Dutch treat luncheon

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael Caligiuri, 42, of 153 Melbourne Ave., Boardman, and

Bush stimulus package caters to corporations

Opinion: Bush stimulus package caters to corporations EDITOR: We want to applaud Trudy Rubin's column in

AUSTINTOWN Man faces charges of rape, kidnapping in summer attack

The victim said she the last thing she remembered was dancing at the township nightspot.

LOS ANGELES -- There are advantages to living your life as David Duchovny rather than "

-Files" Agent Fox Mulder: For starters, he can be pretty confident that his wife, Tea Leoni, is not

NEW PONTIAC: General Motors will introduce the Pontiac Vibe in February. The base model will cost

AUSTINTOWN Police arrest county inmate after car chase

Two unloaded guns were behind the driver's seat of the van the inmate stole . By IAN HILL and

WARREN Howland boy, 17, pleads guilty to raping woman

The teen could face up to 10 years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Bush should let world see the evil face of bin Laden

Opinion: It's not a matter of giving Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of international terrorism, television

AREA CONNECTIONS Hiram College football

Dwayne Pavkovich -- A senior quarterback from Poland High, he had impressive career statistics

GIRARD Mayor, judge continue debate over court cuts

The judge says he will take the city to court if need be. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

CAMPBELL Criticism of probe angers city police

Police say a couple of leads are still being pursued. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

LOCAL

LOCAL Thiel players named to all-conference GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Seven Thiel College football

Flu shots available

Flu shots available YOUNGSTOWN -- Flu vaccine will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the

AREA RESULTS

AREA RESULTS AT VALLEY SPORTS Adult Division Lencyk Masonry 10, Simione 2 -- Larry Lencyk

AUSTINTOWN Trustees to vote on home rule

Home rule would allow the trustees to regulate instant bingo, transient vendors and exotic animals.

RADIO INDUSTRY Man accuses Clear Channel of using 'fronts'

A local executive for the radio giant said the company closely follows federal regulations. By

LIBERTY Departing two-term trustee lists her accomplishments

Patricia Metzinger became interested in township government as a news reporter. By TIM YOVICH

More of the same?

More of the same? Ryan Brewer of South Carolina expects similar treatment from the Ohio State

STOLEN CARS

STOLEN CARS Most popular The most popular cars among thieves in 2000: 1. Toyota Camry 2.

BOARDS OF EDUCATION

BOARDS OF EDUCATION LAKEVIEW UPresented 12-year member James Shafer with a plaque thanking him

AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Trumbull County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 6

REGION

REGION Seeking investors for Vindicator interview Do you consider a company's policies on issues

AN OVERSIGHT BY THE SENATE

Opinion: AN OVERSIGHT BY THE SENATE Washington Post: Anyone expecting senators to robustly question

Judge considers probe of TV interviews

Judge considers probe of TV interviews HOUSTON -- A judge is considering an investigation into

WARREN Family donates organ to fire-damaged church

The church has not decided if it will rebuild. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

STEEL INDUSTRY Duferco opposes quotas on slabs

No one is producing enough slabs in this country to meet the demand, the company said. By HAROLD

WARREN Plans are in works for holiday dinner

Everyone will eat together at the 12th annual dinner. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

YOUNGSTOWN Casino supporters want to send message to Taft

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Supporters of a gambling casino in

Car, gun stolen

Car, gun stolen BOARDMAN -- A 9mm handgun, portable police radio and car were stolen from the home

NEW MIDDLETOWN Village workers will get raises

Council also hired a part-time police officer and bought new fire equipment. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK

YOUNGSTOWN Delphi will keep cutting back

Delphi says it expects to earn $275 million next year after restructuring charges. By DON SHILLING

POLICE DOG'S FUNERAL A final goodbye to a loyal friend

Patrol Officer Michael Krafcik says he is going to miss his former partner, Cassie, who died last

CAMPBELL School board chooses a new member

The new member is scheduled to be sworn in Dec. 18. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Christmas programs

Christmas programs EAST PALESTINE -- Two children's Christmas programs at East Palestine Memorial

Pontiac looks at replacing Sunfire

The Sunfire replacement would have a different design than the Cavalier replacement, a report says.

YOUNGSTOWN Toddler dies of drug overdose

The boy's grandmother told police she takes the drug for pain but buys it on the street, not by

MERCER CO. Projects get $375,000 from state

Some money will be used to restore the assembly room of the county courthouse. HARRISBURG -- The

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Mahoning County Interfaith Home Maintenance Service has received a $150,000 state

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Hiram looking to rebuild program; area talent sought

Assistant coach Frank Mazzocca wants to tap the Valley's high school player pool. By JOHN KOVACH

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Mom's influence benefits another generation

Ilene Dixon credits the way she lives her life to her mother. Ilene, who is the program director

EAST PALESTINE Outgoing councilman gives advice

The city manager will apply for a grant for projects such as a nature trail through city park. By

Is super steel a super deal?

Opinion: The nation's biggest steelmaker, U.S. Steel, is looking to get bigger. A lot bigger. Some analysts

WARREN Howland files charge in semen throwing case

The judge ordered the defendant not to return to Kmart until the case is resolved. By PEGGY

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Resident seeks dog ordinance

Trustees heard a resident's plea for peace and quiet at night. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

Lordstown talks

Lordstown talks LORDSTOWN -- The board of education was to meet at 4:30 p.m. today to vote on a

Mercer controller takes job with firm

MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County Controller Dennis Songer will be joining a Hermitage financial company

Group plans to continue downtown farm market

Next year's event is likely to start earlier. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM --

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