News for December 27, 2001

MAHONING COUNTY Commission to look into court's request for budget increase

The juvenile court is asking for a $1 million increase to raise salaries and hire staff. By BOB

Man has stab wound

Man has stab wound WARREN -- A 22-year-old Oak Street man was stabbed when a playful wrestling

Rayen's quiet captain

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Cherrell Triplett is the perfect

McKelvey said he hasn't determined the congressman's motivation for attacking him.

McKelvey said he hasn't determined the congressman's motivation for attacking him. By DAVID

REGION

REGION Bengals QB has surgery CINCINNATI -- Bengals quarterback Akili Smith had surgery to fix a

CANFIELD Trustees to study budget

Trustees are thinking about using $122,842 from the general fund to pay some road department

Traficant blames mayor for delay

McKelvey joined the congressman on a radio program today. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS

Bush administration should stand firm on steel tariffs

Opinion: The U.S. steel industry won its first real victory in a decade this year when the U.S. International

SPENDING

SPENDING Expenses These are some of the township expenditures for the road department. Before

A proposed casino in Youngstown would give to the state about 8 percent of its gross revenues from

FOOD

Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, 12:30 p.m. Friday. Food only,

Canfield cruiser crashes

Canfield cruiser crashes CANFIELD -- Joe Howard, a Mahoning County deputy sheriff, lost control of

BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS

CITY SERIES LeagueAll games Wilson0-03-3 Chaney0-03-4 Rayen0-01-2 STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE

SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL Inner City Softball League -- A reorganizational meeting for the 2002 men's adult league

The good, the bad and the dreadful

By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Movies took a back seat to the national and global

A shining example of holiday spirit

Interior Christmas decorations also sold well this season. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

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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Running the show

Running the show The Nets' Jason Kidd outdueled the Cavaliers' Andre Miller in a matchup of

Man shot in hand in Christmas drive-by

Man shot in hand in Christmas drive-by NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Steubenville man helping a family

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth David and Stacy Rutana, 7862 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland, boy, Dec. 26.

EAST PALESTINE School gets grant

Technology and science teachers were among those who wrote the grant. EAST PALESTINE -- A $200,000

AT LAST, EYES ON THE FBI

Opinion: AT LAST, EYES ON THE FBI Los Angeles Times: When FBI agents arrested Robert Philip Hanssen in

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Sue's the Boss (Birzer)6.604.404.00 Complements (R.Allen,

MAHONING COUNTY Judge locks into his order summoning commissioners

Judge Maloney said commissioners don't need a quorum to explain themselves in court. By BOB

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.822.95 Banc One, .84,38.9338.94 Clear Channel, 48.70

COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bernard L. Moore II, 25, of 24419 80th Ave., Walcott,

BOARDMAN New trustee wants to get down to work

The trustee is hoping to form a committee in January. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

Shoppers search for after-Christmas bargains

VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN -- The area's day-after-Christmas crowds headed toward shopping

Missing-kids probe spurs more charges

A preliminary hearing is set for Friday for Dennis Reed. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

MVSD ruling: Iberis due 1-year severance pay

The appeals court ruled that a defamation claim was rightly dismissed. WARREN -- An appeals court

Harding's Clarett honored nationally

Harding's Clarett honored nationally Now the nation knows what the Steel Valley Conference

Ohio's tech prep program provides needed training

Opinion: Ohio's tech prep program provides needed training EDITOR: I read with keen interest The

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Mohawk's 3s doom Campbell

The Warriors enjoyed a 9-1 advantage in 3-point goals to post a 64-51 win over the Red Devils. By

STRUTHERS Council votes raises for itself, treasurer

One councilman said the raises would not affect the city's $6.5 million budget. By PAUL WHEATLEY

Bush begins vacation with high poll numbers

Bush begins vacation with high poll numbers WACO, Texas -- President Bush retired to his

DeJute requests a delay in trial

The ex-MVSD official wrote that his business customers would suffer irrevocable damage if the trial

Sfara Bruno's criminal case turns spotlight on the feds

Opinion: Given Boardman Atty. Lynn Sfara Bruno's contention that her federal criminal indictment was

Sferra quits seat on city council

CAMPBELL -- Councilman Steve Sferra resigned from his 1st Ward seat on city council Wednesday,

FAST FACTS About Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols. Each represents values and concepts reflective of African culture:

TOP HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING MARKS

BOYS 200 freestyle -- 1. Tyler King, Warren Harding, 1:55.53; 2. Nick Frankle, Canfield, 1:57.68;

LORDSTOWN Council approves settlement

A class-action suit was filed in federal court in Massachusetts regarding the insulation. By

Hermitage man arrested

Hermitage man arrested SHARON, Pa. -- Sharon Police arrested John T. Reeher II, 34, of Todd

WARREN Court: Potts' record will not be expunged

The appellate court says Reggie Potts is not considered a first-time offender. WARREN -- The 11th

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