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ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM | Q & amp; A Expert explains tenets and interpretations of Islam
Islam is one of the world's largest -- and fastest-growing -- religions. Yet its most basic tenets
Artificial heart recipient goes back on ventilator
Artificial heart recipient goes back on ventilator LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Artificial heart recipient
NEW CASTLE Board tables school project hiring
Board members hired Atty. Charles P. Sapienza to be school board solicitor. By LAURE CIOFFI
YSU Midyear tuition increase planned
Four public universities in Ohio have already approved midyear tuition increases. By RON COLE
DARK FILM: In "The Deep End," Goran Visnjic portrays a mob boss's enforcer who wants to trade a
DARK FILM: In "The Deep End," Goran Visnjic portrays a mob boss's enforcer who wants to trade a
OHIO Counties fret over tax, fund proposal
The full Senate will take up the GOP proposal today. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
YOUNGSTOWN Order forces closing of bar
Last week, the state division of liquor control suspended the bar from selling liquor. By PATRICIA
Cavs lose again
Cavs lose again John Lucas might have to bend some rules if the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Ohio football playoffs
What: Division V regional final. When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Canton Central Catholic
SPENDING PLAN
SPENDING PLAN General fund budget Columbiana County commissioners are meeting with department
Firefighters to march
Firefighters to march YOUNGSTOWN -- More than 300 members of the Mahoning County Firefighters
A show of unity at Cardinal Mooney
YOUNGSTOWN -- Students at Cardinal Mooney High School discarded the school's long established dress
WARREN Howland seniors to face court in beating of JFK ninth-grader
Other than several bruises, the 14-year-old is OK, his mother said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
MAHONING VALLEY Lack of donations causes food banks to face shortages
Monetary donations are best way to offer help, an official said. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR
SUICIDE Warning signs
According to Help Hotline, these are some signs that someone may be contemplating suicide: Talk
Counterfeit bills are passed in Salem
Counterfeit bills are passed in Salem SALEM -- Police are investigating the source of two
YSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Good showing good way to start year
The Penguins won 89-84 by holding off a team of mixed veterans. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
MATCH-UP YSU vs. Elon
7-2Record2-8 33.2Points per game19.2 16.2Points allowed30.1 383.0Total offense287.5
YOUNGSTOWN Bar to close permanently
The bar will close the day before Thanksgiving. By JOHN W. GOODWIN Jr. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Three Valley projects to get funding
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant said he included language in the federal agriculture
Red Cross turnaround on donations won't be enough to satisfy critics
Opinion: In the aftermath of the September 11 tragedies, $543 million flowed into the coffers of the American
NILES Needs are focus of discussion after audit
The treasurer said she hasn't refused to meet with council members. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Garbage pickup next week in Warren will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with no
Garbage pickup next week in Warren will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with no
Hubbard swears in councilwoman
Hubbard swears in councilwoman HUBBARD -- Lisha Pompili-Baumiller of Center Street has been sworn
MAHONING COUNTY Stopping suicide for public health
By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- A coordinated approach is needed to
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Elon coach familiar with YSU
Al Seagraves competed against Youngstown State in the 1992 Division I-AA playoffs. By PETE MOLLICA
Trial ends abruptly for R.E.M. guitarist
Trial ends abruptly for R.E.M. guitarist LONDON -- Before the second day of R.E.M. guitarist Peter
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING Friends House Chapel Church, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, 9 to 10 a.m.
MVSD State motions for end to suit
The attorney general claims the construction company cannot countersue. By DAVID SKOLNICK
WARREN Funds to aid DUI crackdown
The hope is that new programs will deter alcohol-related offenses. WARREN -- State grants will
MAHONING VALLEY Anthrax foul-up holds up SAT scores, vexes students
Students can retake the test Dec. 15 at Harding at no charge. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
SHARON SCHOOLS Panel drafts revised policy
Pupils would have to meet PIAA academic requirements and maintain passing grades in core curriculum
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
OHIO REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I All games 7 p.m. Saturday At Akron Rubber Bowl (4) Warren
By DAVID SKOLNICK
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER POLAND -- Gov. Bob Taft said he was disappointed at
Lawrence County Prison Board will try to resolve dispute
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County Prison Board members agreed to keep their disagreements over a
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY As a matter of chorus, singers are women of note
It was dreadful. Absolutely irritating. Her daughter wouldn't take singing lessons. And she was
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Hearings aim to eke out a budget
Departmental budget requests total nearly twice the amount that's available. By NORMAN LEIGH
Home run king hangs up his bat and his career
Opinion: Mark McGwire, who energized Major League Baseball with his home run-hitting derby, could have stayed
WARREN 2 from Howland football team accused of beating JFK player
One of the two suspects is Howland's homecoming king, school officials said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
The building has much more space and an activity room tailored for children.
The building has much more space and an activity room tailored for children. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Council also handled there matters: Approved a pact with the 23-member Warren Management
YOUNGSTOWN Men seek new trials in mob-related cases
Lawyers say the trio's double-jeopardy right was violated, among other things. By BOB JACKSON
WARREN Anthrax scare affects local SATs
Students can retake the test Dec. 15 at Warren G. Harding High School. By RON COLE VINDICATOR
AREA LOCATIONS
AREA LOCATIONS How to help Food or monetary donations for the organizations listed in the story
MERCER COUNTY Steel alignment problem brings viaduct project to halt
The new bridge has a slight 'S' shape, according to the county bridge engineer. By HAROLD GWIN
WARREN Police try to ID 2nd suspect in beating of JFK grid player
Other than several bruises, the 14-year-old is OK, his mother said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Neil M. Spitler, 20, of 311 Alexander St., Youngstown, and
MERCER COUNTY Housing authority keeps center as partnership
The partners will put a total of $84,000 into center programs next year. By HAROLD GWIN
GIRARD Mayor says federal money isn't enough for dam repairs
The mayor will ask Traficant if more money is available. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Cynthia Simonson and William Fay Jr., 244 N. Redgate Lane, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 12
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: Nov. 1 Robbery: Police arrested at 28-year-old Youngstown woman, a
AMERICAN RED CROSS To calm donors, agency changes policies for funds
The organization had planned to hold back some donations in case of a future terrorist attack. By
Senior center plans seminar for caregivers
Senior center plans seminar for caregivers WARREN -- SCOPE Senior Center will have a seminar from
At superintendent's request, board will vote on contract
A band student's mother praised the superintendent. SHARON, Pa. -- Superintendent Richard Rossi's
DIVISION V FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS South Range in first regional final
The Raiders collide with Bedford St. Peter Chanel on Friday at Canton Central Catholic. By BILL
YOUNGSTOWN Police chief makes plans to retire
The chief says the position of top cop has been 'one hell of an experience.' By PATRICIA MEADE
SHARPSVILLE Council plans cuts to offset budget
Residents probably will see their water rates climb by 15 percent next year. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. --
Athlete, older sister fined for partying
CANFIELD -- A Mahoning County Court judge found a Canfield High School soccer player and his older
HOWLAND Man hurt in police car crash dies
The part-time officer has been off duty since the crash. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Parent forum planned in Canfield
School officials also are thinking about meeting with residents to discuss busing. By IAN HILL
Raiders have brains in addition to brawn
Three of South Range's standouts are co-valedictorians of their close-knit senior class. By BILL
Coaching moves
Coaching moves Former Ohio State football coach John Cooper says he would be interested in the
NILES Accord on JEDD causes concerns
It would be the first such agreement in the county. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Tobacco trust funds going to balance state budget
Opinion: Tobacco trust funds going to balance state budget EDITOR: I am writing in response to our state
Scuffle over baseball bat leads to domestic violence charge
CANFIELD -- A Northview Drive man was arrested Wednesday night after he wrestled with police over
FRIDAY
Champion Township trustees, 8:30 a.m., special executive session in the township building to discuss