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Attending workers' comp seminar is a no-brainer
Opinion: Even if local governments did not stand to realize 25 percent savings in their workers' compensation
Toys for charities
Toys for charities WARREN -- Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery was to formally present $7,800
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.72 2.90 Banc One,.84,38.2538.27 Clear Channel, 47.62
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indictments
Tim Shearer, no date of birth available, Central Parkway S.E., Warren, theft. Mark A. Meadows, 30,
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Penguins to host Kent Saturday
Youngstown has lost four straight on the road and is 1-5 overall. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Buckeyes roll
Buckeyes roll Ohio State is on the verge of its best start in over 10 years. The Buckeyes routed
Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, 12:30 p.m. Friday. Food only, bring containers and identification.
Food distribution notices are to be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before they are to be published.
"They were overjoyed when the first plane hit the building. So I said to them: Be patient."
"They were overjoyed when the first plane hit the building. So I said to them: Be patient." Osama
Read all about it: Pittsburgh author has book about Rooney
Eleven years ago, Jim O'Brien began a series on the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. By TOM
Lieutenant is promoted to fire chief
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Borough council has named Lt. Steve Thompson fire chief, succeeding Walter "Chad"
SHARON Burglars hit cafe 2 times in 3 days
Thieves removed a safe in the second burglary. SHARON, Pa. -- Police recovered about $15,000 and
Lawrence County panelists to be sworn into office
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The nine Lawrence County residents charged with studying the county's government
HOWLAND Deal to share taxes gets OK
Niles council also must approve the development pact. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
OHIO Report: College freshmen need better preparation
Remediation rates in Ohio show a need for outreach. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
TRUMBULL COUNTY State tax official visits area to push amnesty program
Amnesty applies only to taxes the state doesn't know you owe. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Judge weighs law on loitering
The ordinance allows police to consider if the suspect is a prostitute and interpret her actions.
HO HO HO! SMOKY CHRISTMAS
Opinion: HO HO HO! SMOKY CHRISTMAS Chicago Tribune: Looking for a stocking stuffer for that special
WARREN Panel has suggestions for cable agreement
The public seems generally satisfied with the service. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
English's bill should be voted out of committee
Opinion: Long before the threat to the nation's nuclear facilities was made frighteningly real by the
SHARPSVILLE Borough council gives final approval to budget
Water rates will go up 15 percent next year. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Panel OKs wage deal for union workers
Pay raises will cost Lordstown $390,600 over three years, the treasurer says. By TIM YOVICH
YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors won't seek death penalty
The three remaining defendants were accomplices, not the main offenders, the prosecutor says. By
Pirates deal Ritchie
Pirates deal Ritchie The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed pitchers Kip Wells, Sean Lowe
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners consider annexation proposal
Bidding is under way for the restoration of a covered bridge. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Columbiana Co. drive runs behind
SALEM -- The 2001 campaign for United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County will fall short of
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COLON CASE Health agencies face suit
The suit alleges negligence, wrongful imprisonment and cruel punishment. By BOB JACKSON
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Rick and Dana Faire of Columbus, formerly of Youngstown, are announcing the birth of a son, Kobe
POLAND Business owner sues over zoning issue
The business owners have been unfairly treated, the suit says. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Appeals court judges to move
The renovation and relocation could take about a year. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
GIRARD City lays off 23 workers, including some firefighters, cops
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- Mayor James Melfi has sent layoff notices to
REMEDIAL WORK
REMEDIAL WORK First-year students The percentages of freshmen attending local colleges in the
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Joseph and Doralene Vasko, 4740 South Ave., Youngstown, boy, Dec. 11. Anthony and
HOWLAND Police search car of man found slain
The wife of the victim reported to police that her gun was stolen Nov. 26. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Board considers annexation proposal
Bidding is under way for the restoration of a covered bridge. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
United Way goal eludes campaign
Officials said the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks had a detrimental effect on local fund raising.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith H. Roberts, legal age, 1184B N. Meridian Road,
YOUNGSTOWN Diamond Sparkler to get $1.6M from tariffs on Chinese
The Youngstown company keeps making sparklers despite losses of $1.4 million since 1995. By DON
Ex-Salem councilman Larry Muntz dies
Ex-Salem councilman Larry Muntz dies SALEM -- Former city councilman Larry Muntz, 60, of 1804 S.
Former leader of Red Cross to speak
Former leader of Red Cross to speak YOUNGSTOWN -- Steve D. Bullock of Cleveland, former acting
Authorities probe pipe bomb at GM
LORDSTOWN -- A pipe bomb exploded Wednesday night in a maintenance building near the General Motors
UNITED WAY Shortfall to cut payouts, Trumbull officials say
Late campaigns will be the key to the outcome. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
COLUMBIANA CO.
COLUMBIANA CO. Indictments A Columbiana County grand jury has handed up indictments against
First in series is spectacular fantasy film
There's a lot to admire and enjoy in the three-hour movie. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR
COUNCILS
COUNCILS STRUTHERS Passed to the second of three readings an ordinance fixing the salaries of
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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DIANE MAKAR MURPHY A look at the ghosts of Christmas presents
This is my last column before Christmas. And it has me thinking about the number of gifts I still
HERMITAGE SCHOOLS Officials object to state's plan for proficiency seal on diplomas
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Hermitage school directors aren't
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Council moves to end arena panel
A vote to eliminate the arena board is expected to follow a roundabout path. By ROGER G. SMITH
Mariucci is hoping 49ers are resilient
San Francisco needs to bounce back from a tough loss for the third time this season. By TOM
Brawn, brains and hard to beat
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- Steve Vallos has a hero, and his name is Jim.
Eye for an eye won't end war on terrorism
Opinion: Eye for an eye won't end war on terrorism EDITOR: Albert Einstein said, "In their struggle for
Boy is returned to custodial father
Boy is returned to custodial father NORTH LIMA -- A 6-year-old boy who authorities say was
MAHONING COUNTY Gains seeks reason for delay in case
The CSB director said police did not ask that a caseworker go to the apartment. By IAN HILL
CAMPBELL Crime, verdict mystify May kidnapping victim
Last week's verdict was devastating, the Campbell woman said. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR