News for December 14, 2001

Hearing set for teen facing 10 charges

AUSTINTOWN -- A pretrial hearing is set for 6 p.m. Monday for Ronald L. Simpson III in the same

India attributes attack to Pakistani militants

India attributes attack to Pakistani militants NEW DELHI, India -- Relations between India and

KSU honors rock star

KSU honors rock star KENT -- Rock star Joe Walsh will receive an honorary doctor of music degree

LAWRENCE COUNTY Probe nets nine drug arrests

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Nine people have been arrested as part of an ongoing drug investigation by local,

United Way nears its fund-raising goal

United Way nears its fund-raising goal NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County United Way is near its

STEEL VALLEY GIRLS Davidson has 24 as Ursuline stops Cardinal Mooney

The Irish sophomore dominated the Cardinals in the 58-50 win. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR

LEETONIA SCHOOLS Building cost increases $1.3M

The school is to be ready for pupils in August. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

YSU PREVIEW Saturday's game

Who: Men (1-5) vs. Kent State (4-2). When: 7 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center. The coaches: John Robic (

YOUNGSTOWN Judge postpones hearing in Traficant-Detore case

YOUNGSTOWN -- A status conference for U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. and his co-defendant, Richard

WARREN Girard man pleads guilty in death of infant son

In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors reduced the murder charge to involuntary manslaughter.

UNION TOWNSHIP Water service gets OK to expand

A former supervisor took a current supervisor to task. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

MAHONING COUNTY Library trims budget to reflect state funds

The library director will get a $6,500 raise. POLAND -- The board of trustees of the Public

FRIDAY

Lowellville Board of Education, noon, high school library/media center, special meeting in executive

CLUB CALENDAR

ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at the

PITTSBURGH Woman sentenced for drug trafficking

Natalie Garbutt had one prior drug-trafficking conviction and is a fugitive on similar charges in

YOUNGSTOWN Weather lends hand in WRTA renovation

Renovations to the inside of WRTA's Federal Station will be addressed in January. By MARALINE

YOUNGSTOWN Council panel suggests 2nd compliance monitor

The city is at substantial risk if money is misspent by an outside agency. By ROGER G. SMITH

HERMITAGE Author discusses ways to deter superstores

A self-styled 'sprawl buster' has offered some advice on stopping superstores from coming to town.

The Vindicator

The Vindicator LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS: Days Inn Youngstown North owners Vishant M. Desai, left, and

MAHONING COUNTY Officials receive contract extensions

Commissioners are happy to have the leaders on board for three more years. By BOB JACKSON

BROOKFIELD Cop uses device to revive resident

The patient remains in serious condition in St. Elizabeth Health Center. By TIM YOVICH

NEW CASTLE Council opens bids for downtown work

Terreri Construction of North Jackson, Ohio, was the low bidder. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

YOUNGSTOWN Control board

The city's control board approved these spending items Thursday: A $30,525 contract with Veronica

Steelworkers lives ruined by ex-executive Bricker

Opinion: Steelworkers lives ruined by ex-executive Bricker EDITOR: America is still feeling the effects

YSU

YSU Kristen Meech named All-American STAMFORD, Conn. -- Youngstown State's Kristen Meech was

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury declined to indict a Stewart Avenue man who was accused of kidnapping

Good old days still sell in cyberspace

So, you're having a 1950s theme party or doing up your wedding '30s style. You've researched the

Niles man stabbed during robbery

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Niles man was in stable condition and scheduled to be released from St. Elizabeth

HOWLAND, BAZETTA Fire units: joint effort?

The plan could spare Bazetta the expense of building a third fire station. By STEPHEN SIFF

Man charged with assault on brother

SHARON, Pa. -- Police arrested Ernest Joe Torreance, 21, of Spruce Avenue, in connection with an

YOUNGSTOWN Girard lawyer is cleared to practice law again

One year of the suspension was suspended, and the lawyer is back at work. By BOB JACKSON

Hiram women lose to Albion, 77-47

HIRAM -- Only two players scored in double figures as the Hiram College women's basketball team

WARREN Man pleads guilty in death of infant son

In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors reduced the murder charge to involuntary manslaughter.

The food drive started 10 years ago.

The food drive started 10 years ago. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN

Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m. Saturday. Restricted to residents in ZIP code 44511.

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

TRUMBULL COUNTY Animal Wealfare League to stop trapping, destruction

Caring for animals is the league's philosophy. GIRARD -- Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County

Whitaker eyes a world title to headline seven-bout card

The IBC showdown at the Maronite Center will be the first recognized world championship fight in the

Judge negates district's land acquisition

LISBON -- A Columbiana County judge has scrapped a county water district's decision to take private

SUPPORTING YSU Attendance leaders

TOTAL ATTENDANCE School (Games)Total Jackson State (5)145,336 Yale (5)127,663 Youngstown

Penguins 3rd in I-AA total attendance

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State placed third in the nation in total home attendance (114,231) and

YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences 2 on drug convictions

The judge said drug dealers make her sick. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

New Castle residents charged Thursday in a drug sweep in Lawrence County:

New Castle residents charged Thursday in a drug sweep in Lawrence County: Gary Crivelli, 45, of

Man indicted on explosives charge

CLEVELAND -- A Niles man faces 30 years in prison on a federal explosives charge. William A.

Paltrow, Wilson keep lips sealed on affair

Paltrow, Wilson keep lips sealed on affair LOS ANGELES -- A taboo relationship between a brother

REGION

REGION Groundbreaking set for Wheeling Shoppes WHEELING W.Va. -- Groundbreaking is set for March

New ODJFS director right to scrap unworkable system

Opinion: Nearly a year ago, if Ohio jobseekers tried to use ohioworks.com, the hopelessly extravagant and

TRADING 'GOOD' FOR 'IFFY'

Opinion: TRADING 'GOOD' FOR 'IFFY' Los Angeles Times: So much for multilateralism. The Bush administration

NFL Carter is enjoying the rewards of winning with the 49ers

The first-year defensive end from California has come from a losing team to a winning one. By

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Edward and Kelly Staton, 436 1/2 Ravenwood, Apt. 1, Newton Falls, boy, Dec. 13.

GAIL WHITE Youngstown students connect in Big Apple

The Youngstown Connection is renowned for its singing and dancing routines. Indeed, this troupe will

Civil cases challenge Montgomery

The attorney general said the MVSD cases make the public question the effectiveness of the judicial

YOUNGSTOWN Former mayor, others question proposal to repeal arena board

The pressure of making a high-profile decision is the only thing that might change council's mind,

SHARON City budget remains in limbo

Council must pass a budget by Dec. 31 or city operations will grind to a halt. By HAROLD GWIN

Where were the residents of Campbell School District?

Opinion: When only 35 people attend a public forum at which a member of the board of education is to be

WARREN Foreign investors study CSC uses

A Youngstown developer's attorney hasn't decided whether to fight for the real estate. By CYNTHIA

NILES Hagan reaffirms plan to run

State candidates were drumming up support at local party dinners. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

PENNSYLVANIA Mercer cruises against Slippery Rock

The Mustangs jumped out to an early lead and rolled to a 41-24 win. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.702.90 Banc One,.84,37.8337.85 Clear Channel, 46.05

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremiah P. Booth, 20, of 7051 West Blvd., #57, Boardman, and

SCORES, SUMMARIES &amp; amp; SCHEDULE

GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Canton Timken 53, Wilson 23 Rayen 67, East Liverpool 59

INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Nero helps Lowellville to win

Amanda Nero scored 29 points and 11 rebounds in a 55-44 win over Springfield. By GREG GULAS

Explosives charge

Explosives charge CLEVELAND -- A Niles man faces 30 years in prison on a federal explosives

The family now owns two hotels in the Liberty area.

The family now owns two hotels in the Liberty area. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS

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