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2001 ARSONS Youngstown
Damage figures for Youngstown arsons in the first quarter of this year: JANUARY Structures:
NILES Council to discuss process for MVSD appointment
Council has 60 days to fill the post. The previous term expired Monday. By DENISE DICK
GAME TIME Today
Who: Pirates (Olivares 2-3) at Cardinals (Ankiel 1-2). When: 1:10. Radio/TV: WKST-AM (1200), FOX
YOUNGSTOWN Wards vote on racial lines in municipal judge race
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Wards in Youngstown with large black
Man pleads guilty to sex charges
WARREN -- A 47-year-old Newton Falls man has pleaded guilty to numerous sex charges involving
EAST LIVERPOOL Maintenance problems close veterans clinic
East Liverpool area veterans will be treated at the Youngstown VA outpatient clinic. EAST
WARD 1 Douglas: 809 Farris: 152
WARD 1 Douglas: 809 Farris: 152 WARD 2 Douglas: 1,368 Farris: 198 WARD 3 Douglas: 1,059 Farris:
To cut mowing costs, city mulls selling lots to residents
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city may eventually sell many of the estimated 6,600 abandoned or vacant lots to
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY By helping others, 'Prissy' spreads joy, helps herself
It is finally a beautiful spring day as I drive up to Jean Chuey's cottage in Hubbard. Sunshine. A
Keep money in Valley by establishing local casinos
Opinion: Keep money in Valley by establishing local casinos EDITOR: After having just returned from The
HERMITAGE City lowers sewer tap-in fee
A company interested in locating in the city was facing a tap-in fee of $250,000. By HAROLD GWIN
Nurses rally at Ohio Statehouse
The proposed bill would also outlaw a registered nurse from working more than 18 consecutive hours.
Back to the drawing boards in Hubbard and Lordstown
Opinion: While voters gave thumbs up to school levies in Newton Falls, Poland, Champion and McDonald,
Council OKs site choice for arena
Availability of sufficient vacant land and ease of traffic access make the between-the-bridges site
AIDS task force plans benefit dinner, auction
AIDS task force plans benefit dinner, auction BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning County Area Task Force on
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Royals (Meadows 0-4) at Indians (Colon 4-2). When: 7:05. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM (570), WPIC-AM
LAWRENCE COUNTY Oops! Name misspelled on ballots
Officials said there isn't enough time to get new ballots before the election. By LAURE CIOFFI
MAHONING COUNTY Sales tax funds grants to local communities
Two communities are using their money for construction of fire stations. By BOB JACKSON
YOUNGSTOWN Man declared dead sues, killing plea deal
The case will probably go to trial sometime this summer. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
SALEM, PERRY TOWNSHIP County officials hear views on annexation plan
A waterway in a city park is affected by runoff by faulty septic tanks, officials say. By NORMAN
Candidates turned out, but voters were scarce at event
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Organizers of the Meet the Candidates Night in Neshannock Township said they were
Police and fire chiefs say staffing will lag
The police chief said he doesn't expect the first new officer on the streets before November. By
Planning board to discuss condo regulations
Condos fit multifamily housing requirements, but there are no specific codes for them. By NANCY
GETTING IT RIGHT
First Merit Bank has offered New Castle a borrowing rate of the prime rate minus 1.25 percent on a
CANFIELD SCHOOLS Janitor's appeal is denied
The union is seeking arbitration in the firings. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP Residents back plan to quiet barking dogs
Trustees have labeled debris on a Hillside Drive property as a public nuisance. HOWLAND -- Nearly
Struthers council chief resigns; others in body stay
STRUTHERS -- On the night city council accepted the resignation letter of its president, Michael
GRANTS Projects approved
Subdivisions receiving community development grants from Mahoning County and projects they will
DEMOCRACY ON THE HIGH WIRE
Opinion: Washington Post: Two Southeast Asian nations with a combined population of nearly 300 million people
MERCER COUNTY Touch-screen voting replaces old machines
The county paid $870,000 for the electronic system, replacing the 900-pound mechanical voting
YOUNGSTOWN POLICE Awards
The following police officers were to receive awards today at our Lady of Mount Carmel Church:
SHARPSVILLE Council OKs funds for paving program
The borough has found money to make some street improvements this year. By HAROLD GWIN
Warning on self-representation
The arraignment will take place in a courtroom on the same floor as the congressman's district
Driver is killed, passenger hurt
Driver is killed, passenger hurt LEAVITTSBURG -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a
MAHONING COUNTY Inmate's death brings total since Dec. to 3
The woman had been in the jail since Monday on a theft charge out of Boardman. By PATRICIA MEADE
Clothes for kids
Clothes for kids COLUMBIANA -- The Way Station staff is collecting new and good summer children's
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners pledge public transportation funds
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have pledged to match the money kicked in by townships,
Eastgate planning authority awaits OK from government
YOUNGSTOWN -- Officials from the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments are confident their
YOUNGSTOWN Shooter seeks to withdraw plea
Danielle Kramer has always wanted to let a jury decide the case, her mother said. By BOB JACKSON
It's business as usual on the House floor
On the House floor, nothing is mentioned about indictments as Traficant pushes his favorite cause --
SHARPSVILLE QUALITY PRODUCTS Official: Company withheld wage taxes
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The financially troubled foundry turned over wage taxes for the first
YOUNGSTOWN New dog officer will begin work to stem problems
Penalties for animal law violators need to be toughened, the city prosecutor says. By PETER H.
Authorities seek cause of house fire
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Fire authorities were trying to determine the cause of a blaze that did extensive
Most fire victims find new housing
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Most of the people displaced by a fire at the Harbor Heights Public Housing
Workers at St. E's reject contract offer
Negotiations are tentatively set to resume Friday, and both sides are seeking a federal mediator's
Crestview elementary principal resigns
COLUMBIANA -- Crestview Board of Education is seeking a new elementary principal with the
YOUNGSTOWN Baptist pastor awaits new job
A Southern Baptist spokesman said the pastor's experience in Youngstown will be invaluable at the
MAHONING COUNTY
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TRAFICANT INDICTMENT Warning on self-representation
The arraignment would have taken place in a courtroom on the same floor as the congressman's
COLUMBIANA Planning board to discuss condo regulations
Condos fit multifamily housing requirements, but there are no specific codes for them. By NANCY
LAWRENCE COUNTY Prison board promotes 4, hires 9 part-time officers
Board members are considering hiring a new manager at the jail. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County
Focus on Youngstown
Focus on Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN -- Crews from the Arts & amp; Entertainment cable television
WARREN Riverside Square owner requests rezoning
The building supervisor says the facility causes less traffic for the neighborhood now than when it
MAHONING VALLEY Foundation donates to Beatitude House
The organization is sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters. WARREN -- Beatitude House of Mahoning
Man pleads guilty in robberies, chase
YOUNGSTOWN -- Steve Mango, 30, of Canton, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas
YOUNGSTOWN Artists call attention to arson
The mayor took part in an unveiling ceremony. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Police in training for crisis at school
A total of 50 to 60 officers will be trained for school crisis situations by June. By TIM YOVICH
County OKs tax break for GM
After it gets all the incentives it wants, GM will decide if it will keep its Lordstown plant going.
Young Syrian president insults a people and a pope
Opinion: Pope John Paul II ended a six-day pilgrimage that retraced the steps of the Apostle Paul with a