News for December 20, 2001

Mahoning lawyers avoid ghosts of Christmas past

Opinion: Mahoning County lawyers are like the Little Drummer Boy this Christmas season -- they have no gifts

Suit accuses company of dumping bodies

Suit accuses company of dumping bodies MIAMI -- A cemetery company was sued Wednesday by relatives

Wilson leads Westminster to third in row

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Newton Falls High graduate Joe Wilson had 16 points and 11 rebounds, to help

Food comes from hearts

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- Austintown PTA Council made a plea Nov. 26:

HIGH SCHOOL SCORES, SUMMARIES AND SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY'S SCORES GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Beaver Local 62, Wilson 26 Poland 66, Akron

COLUMBIANA SCHOOLS Successor is found for retiring superintendent

Patricia Hura plans to begin her duties Jan. 2. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

CAMPBELL Judge withholds ruling on fire chief test eligibility

The firefighter claims he should have been promoted to captain, which would have made him eligible

Poll shows increase in patriotism

The poll found that people are now more cautious about what goes on around them. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Restricting use of Social Security numbers a challenge

Opinion: Congressmen Robert Matsui, D-Calif., and Clay Shaw, R-Fla., have the best intentions in the bill

Closing in on problems at Meander Reservoir

Taste and odor troubles should be studied for another year, a YSU professor recommended. By DENISE

SEBRING Board focuses on contract talks

There are still many issues to be worked out in the ongoing negotiations with teachers. SEBRING

COLUMBIANA Players, parents rally around Wolfe

Students say players from rival schools attend the Clippers' annual baseball clinic. By NANCY

CAMPBELL Road rage leaves truck damaged

The driver said the other truck struck his vehicle twice. CAMPBELL -- A 25-year-old Youngstown man

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Devin L. Towns, 26, of 1088 Eastway Drive #11, Youngstown, and

YOUNGSTOWN YSU creates fund to help offset increase in tuition

By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Everyone can use a little financial help

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings, 2.80 2.90 Banc One,.84,38.8938.90 Clear Channel,

AUSTINTOWN MRDD looks to buy buildings

The board will use its own money, not county general funds, to buy the buildings. By BOB JACKSON

FRIDAY

Craig Beach Village Finance Committee, 6 p.m., village hall. AGENDA runs daily. Items for the

The Mill Creek Park golf course has closed for the winter. The course is expected to reopen in early

CAMPBELL Ex-councilman added to civil service panel

The community center at Roosevelt Park is under construction. CAMPBELL -- City council appointed

GREENFORD 2 accident victims eulogized

The teen-agers' deaths have united a school and community, the pastor said. By NANCY TULLIS

NILES Council OKS raises for nonunion employees

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- Council approved 4.5 percent pay raises this

Fire in vacant house ruled arson

YOUNGSTOWN -- A fire that caused $15,000 damage to a house on Oak Lane has been ruled an arson, a

GIRLS BASKETBALL Bulldogs cruise to sixth win

Beaver Local started quickly in its win over Wilson. POLAND -- Julia Gallo's 18 points Wednesday

Deputy given suspension over prisoner's flight

The deputy is losing more than $2,600 in pay. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Elizabeth Ramos and Rogelio Cruz, 20 S. Bruce St., Youngstown, boy, Dec. 19.

GREENVILLE Girl, 3, dies in fire; father suffers burns

The blaze was likely caused by a wood-burning stove igniting a couch. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- A state

IN HARVARD: Rappers Redman, left, and Method Man play Jamal and Silas, two potheads who get into

WEATHERSFIELD Board tables fee plan

The choir director said the concerts are used as fund-raising activities for choir participants.

Lawmakers give raises to top administrators

Police and fire chiefs and city hall managers got raises, too. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL

SALEM Fees for center revealed

Memberships are expected to become available in the spring. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

BOARDMAN Family thwarts robbery

Police suggested that it's safer to cooperate with an intruder. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

YOUNGSTOWN Salvation Army gets hand from helpers

For many families receiving assistance, this is the first time they've come for help. By MARALINE

MERCER COUNTY COG seeks U.S. grant for beach

Commissioners don't want to re-sign a lease for the beach complex if they have to keep funding it.

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Jail workers' back pay is debated at hearing

The sides are arguing over the interpretation of an arbitrator's decision. LISBON -- Legal

SEPT. 11 POLL The aftermath

An Ohio Poll asked state residents their feelings in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

PROFILE Patricia Hura

Brief background on Columbiana school district's new superintendent: 1993-95: Warren G. Harding

CITY COUNCIL Other action

City council handled these items Wednesday: Sent a resolution to the finance committee that

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Company wins bid to restore bridge

The county now officially owns an antique fixture that has long been part of the courthouse. By

4th district OKs center contract

The Niles board is expected to vote on the agreement at a meeting today. By DENISE DICK

10th charge added

10th charge added GIRARD -- Liberty police have added another charge against a Brookfield man

Ceremony costs more than $17,000

YOUNGSTOWN -- The presidential installation ceremony for Dr. David Sweet at Youngstown State

AIRPORT | Budget

A look at the Western Reserve Port Authority budget for this year and next: 20022001 REVENUE

POLAND Case raises issues for zoning process

The conflict over the restaurant has been resolved. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

Lawyer in contempt fails to show at jail

LISBON -- A Warren attorney who was to begin serving a 48-hour sentence in the Columbiana County

SALARIES New pay schedule

A breakdown of the new pay schedule for the city's board of control and police and fire chiefs

Drug, rape cases bound over to grand jury

NILES -- A Gilbert Street man accused of several drug offenses and a Weathersfield man accused of

MAHONING VALLEY Airport budget cuts funds from counties

The board is looking for ways to cut costs at the airport. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF

Council postpones by a week the final vote on arena board

Arena board members plan to discuss their next move today. YOUNGSTOWN -- Councilman James E.

Sherlock is back

Sherlock is back YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Commissioner Vicki Allen Sherlock was back in the

LAWRENCE COUNTY 2 positions added to assessor's office

Manatron Sabre Systems' local manager was hired for the assessor's office. By LAURE CIOFFI

SURPLUS FOOD

SURPLUS FOOD Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston, Youngstown, various items, 10 a.m. Friday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Sharon repulses New Castle for sixth win to stay perfect

The Tigers got off to a great start and led by as many as 26 points before the Hurricanes rallied.

Valley campaign raises $12,000 for safe kids

Valley campaign raises $12,000 for safe kids YOUNGSTOWN -- A fund-raising campaign last week to

Local 1714 distributing food items

Members of United Auto Workers Local 1714 at the Lordstown fabricating plant distributed food today

2 attorneys have licenses susupended

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Supreme Court suspended two Poland attorneys from practicing law for at least

UAW food drive leaves participants grateful

About 450 families were helped through the annual giveaway this year. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

TANGERINE BOWL Pitt's Beinecke to start 35th consecutive game

The durable Liberty graduate will be joined in tonight's Tangerine Bowl by four area teammates. By

KraftMaid to add 300 plant workers

MIDDLEFIELD -- KraftMaid Cabinetry is expanding and adding 300 workers at its Middlefield plant.

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Democrats say little on leader's DUI arrest

The Democratic chairman's arrest comes two months after he testified at a racketeering trial. By

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YOUNGSTOWN Appeals court refuses to drop teens' charges

Both defendants are juveniles being tried as adults. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Drs. Nicholas and Wendy Stevens of Columbus are announcing the birth of their first child, a son,

HERMITAGE Officials postpone vote on rezoning

The commissioners approved an $8,545,364 spending plan for next year. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- City

LTV OKs extended benefits

LTV is paying $2 million a week for health care and unemployment benefits for laid-off workers. By

Lawyer sent to jail

Lawyer sent to jail LISBON -- A Warren attorney has been ordered to serve a 48-hour sentence in

Paper says Rivera lied about location

Paper says Rivera lied about location NEW YORK -- Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera, who

STRUTHERS Council members debate the fairness of raises

Council member's salaries would be $8,500 in 2003. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Today is Thursday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2001. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2001. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date

Politicians should have a chance to work for wages

Opinion: Politicians should have a chance to work for wages EDITOR: Some local politicians are about to

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