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WEST SIDE Pastor describes vandalism at parish as religious affront
The church windows had not seen significant damage for six decades, he said. By JoANNE VIVIANO
GAIL WHITE Group's wisdom and warmth are her reward
Often, Diane Murphy and I are called upon to speak to local groups. (A side-effect of having your
Douglas defeats Limbian
It is important that Youngstown has a black person on the bench, the judge said. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Cops say man took cab to and from burglaries
Cops say man took cab to and from burglaries HUBBARD -- City police are preparing burglary charges
REGION Voters decide to fire many
Most school issues won, but the biggest one on the ballot -- $32 million for Austintown -- lost by
HOW TO INSURE TERROR
Opinion: HOW TO INSURE TERROR Washington Post: The terrorist attacks have hit the airline network and the
YSU Housing complex delayed a year
A midyear tuition increase is still being considered. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
LAWRENCE COUNTY Panel of 9 will study government
Three former county commissioners were elected to the study commission. By LAURE CIOFFI
Color guards to march in patriotic parade
Color guards to march in patriotic parade BOARDMAN -- Mahoning Valley residents will have the
PRACTICES MAKES PERFECT: Chaney football coach Ron Berdis, right, goes over a play during a recent
PRACTICES MAKES PERFECT: Chaney football coach Ron Berdis, right, goes over a play during a recent
Now more than ever, it's true: War is hell
Opinion: EDITOR: Our president states that we are at war against terrorism. We scurry around the world
WARREN Challenger upsets councilwoman for seat in 6th Ward
The lone Republican candidate failed in her quest for an at-large seat. By STEPHEN SIFF
TRUMBULL COUNTY Political watchdog Jobe fails to unseat incumbents
Incumbents also retained their seats in Brookfield. By TIM YOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
Power outage causes fires in Pa.
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- A widespread power outage caused a number of electrical fires in Ellwood City
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Line Drive -- Baseball/Softball Academy will offer hitting, pitching and
LIQUOR PERMITS
LIQUOR PERMITS Transfers, applications Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these
'Graduate' moves on to Broadway stage
'Graduate' moves on to Broadway stage NEW YORK -- Mrs. Robinson is coming to Broadway. Kathleen
POLICE BLOTTER Boardman
Summary of police activity: Oct. 23 Theft: A wallet containing a credit card, an airline ticket
YOUNGSTOWN STATE FOOTBALL Heacock taking 'inventory' of first nine games
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State University football
MAHONING COUNTY In townships, voters choose their trustees
Incumbents say they learned more about their constituents during their campaigns. By IAN HILL
FOR THE FUTURE?
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple UNHAPPY SUPPORTER: Marilyn D'Eramo is in poor spirits after the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., will hold a turkey dinner and
Government approves clinical test of Ecstasy
Government approves clinical test of Ecstasy WASHINGTON -- For the first time since the drug
Campaign finance reports should not be a puzzle
Opinion: Here's a word that all candidates for public office should display prominently in their campaign
Defense needs help
Defense needs help Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has doubts about his team's defense.
PREP VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW Division I State Semifinals
Where: Ervin J. Nutter Center at Wright State University in Dayton. When: Thursday Cost: $6
LAWRENCE COUNTY Panel to study government wins approval
Three former county commissioners were elected to the study commission. By LAURE CIOFFI
CORTLAND 2 lose seats on council
Only one incumbent was re-elected, while the mayor supported the challengers. By STEPHEN SIFF
LAWRENCE COUNTY In close race, Dem wins judgeship
Several countywide officials who went unopposed in this election will return to office. By LAURE
Man arrested in assault with lighter fluid
YOUNGSTOWN -- City police said they arrested a 47-year-old South Side man early Tuesday after he
THURSDAY
United Board of Education, 7 p.m., United High School library. AGENDA runs daily. Items for the
COLUMBIANA CO. Roberts, Frost win seats on new court
The judges must decide whether to establish a new court in an existing building or construct a new
NATION Panel studies remedies for steel
U.S. steelmakers contend they are having trouble paying retirement benefits. By CHRIS SHOTT
CORTLAND Two incumbents see defeat in race for city council seats
Only one incumbent was re-elected, while the mayor supported the challengers. By STEPHEN SIFF
Victims receive check
The Warren police delivered the $17,000 donation. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
STATE VOLLEYBALL Fitch has veterans to face tradition
The Falcons are experienced, but Ursula has six state championships. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Scandal astounds state bar chief
At a meeting, the bar president compared the county's case-fixing to Watergate. By BOB JACKSON
CANFIELD Panel will vote for fair board members
One candidate has been omitted from the ballot. CANFIELD -- The Mahoning County Agricultural
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple CANFIELD TRUSTEE: Bill Reese enjoys his first election victory with
MERCER AND LAWRENCE COUNTIES Tuesday's results
Vote totals in Superior and Commonwealth court races: SUPERIOR COURT (elect 3)
Cavs' fan has hope his team will jell
What's happening with the Cleveland Cavaliers? Posing this question to myself, I picked up the
YOUNGSTOWN 12 violations at bar near YSU lead to denial of liquor permit
The bar's owners may appeal the decision. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
TRUMBULL COUNTY Voters support all 12 levies for fire, police, emergency
Bazetta Police Department could return to full force as soon as Sunday. By STEPHEN SIFF
New voting locations
New voting locations YOUNGSTOWN -- The elimination of 25 percent of the voting precincts in
WASHINGTONVILLE Council naming delayed
One of two police cruisers is beyond repair. WASHINGTONVILLE -- As Michael Donnalley presided over
AUSTINTOWN $32M school bond issue denied
The bond issue would have allowed the board to replace the middle school. Now repairs will be made
MVSD tries to speed up security improvements
District officials have declined to discuss the measures. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
SALEM 2 newcomers win school board seats
Both candidates were victorious in their first bids for elected office. SALEM -- Two political
COLUMBIANA New members elected to city council
City growth and infrastructure are the priorities for new trustees and council members. By NANCY
CHAMPION Kiwanis sponsor Turkey Trot race
About $9,000 was raised last year for charitable causes. CHAMPION -- The 23rd annual Turkey Trot
Off-year election fails to attract voter interest
Opinion: There were no presidents or congressmen or governors to be elected in Ohio or Pennsylvania
BEAUTY Q & amp;A
Q. Is it possible that sunscreen is making my face break out? A. Ironic, isn't it, that something
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD Hanni fails in write-in try; Buzzacco, Taylor join panel
'We've had enough controversy and enough spectacle,' an incumbent board member said. By RON COLE
Berdis, Beloit go way back
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Ron Berdis' first victory as coach of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Voters give their OK to levies for troubled school districts
Voters in the LaBrae district will see three new buildings constructed. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Voters at odds with gambling
Some churches didn't support the effort to defeat the measure because they participate in bingo and
CRAIG BEACH Mayor: Defeat of income tax to hurt service
A levy was approved for Mill Creek Metro Parks. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CRAIG
YOUNGSTOWN 12 violations at YSU-area bar lead to denial of alcohol permit
The bar's owners may appeal the decision. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
PA. SUPREME COURT Tuesday's results
MERCER Mike Eakin (R) 10,459 Kate Ford Elliott (D) 11,867 LAWRENCE Mike Eakin (R) 10,569
PONDEROSA PARK Felony warrant issued for concert promoter
The promoter of the failed concert series has left the state, authorities said. SEBRING -- A
MAHONING COUNTY SCHOOLS Canfield puts coach on board
A former Mahoning County commissioner returns to public service with a victory. VINDICATOR STAFF
Little boys cause fire
Little boys cause fire TRANSFER, Pa. -- Two little boys playing with a cigarette lighter was
NEW CASTLE 2 returning council members put priority on rezoning issue
Andrea Przybylski is new to the New Castle school board. Three board incumbents will keep their
YOUNGSTOWN CIVIC CENTER City accuses board of balking
The two sides now are at odds over the approach to contract negotiations. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
COLUMBIANA Officials discuss sewer system
One councilman said city residential and commercial sewer rates will likely double. COLUMBIANA --
FASHIONS Magazine offers guidelines for picking perfect dress
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- There is a perfect dress out there for you. But your version likely
Charged in gunshot
Charged in gunshot YOUNGSTOWN -- A 19-year-old North Side man was arrested on a second-degree
COLUMBIANA CO. 2 men are 1st judges for court
The judges must decide whether to establish a new court in an old building or construct a new one.
TRUMBULL COUNTY 3 school districts elect new members to boards
Girard Concerned Citizens isn't representative of Girard, a new school board member says. By TIM
NEW CASTLE Developer requests lifting restrictions
The county humane society wants to renew a 50-year lease for property it rents from the city for its
MAHONING COUNTY Sherlock finds hotel credit receipt
Two state agencies investigate the commissioner's use of county credit cards. By DAVID SKOLNICK
SALEM Republican incumbents hold on to council seats
One of the unsuccessful candidates previously served as council president. LISBON -- Election Day
Business as usual
Business as usual CAMPBELL -- Postmaster Jim Corvino says it's business as usual at the city post
MAHONING VALLEY Consumers react to falling rates
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Investors should stick with their plan, an adviser said. By DON
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Flu, pneumonia shots The Mahoning County Health Department will be providing flu
WASHINGTON U.S. House to vote on name for courthouse
The $10 million federal courthouse is slated to open in fall 2002. WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of
Easy part is over for ex-cop Ryan
The new mayor will have to deal with a council majority that favored his opponent in the campaign.