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Stories published November 16, 2001
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
FARRELL EPA: Former Sharon Steel site pollutes river
Some contaminants have shown up in nearby residential water wells. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Guns reported stolen
Guns reported stolen ELLSWORTH -- Among the items reported taken during a burglary sometime
YOUNGSTOWN Punch brings jail time
Nelson said he snapped when another resident pulled a chair out from under him at CCA. By BOB
OHIO POLL Consumer confidence declines
More than half of those polled believe their family finances will stay the same next year. By
YOUNGSTOWN Board of control
The city's board of control approved these items Thursday: Severance of $1,205 for Lloyd Cain, a
LOWELLVILLE Teacher strike looms if district talks fail
The district ranks last in average teacher salary among 14 Mahoning County school districts. By
MERCER In car theft, man forgoes process
At least three other police departments also have charges against him. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.602.75 Banc One, .84,36.7636.81 Clear Channel, 48.48
FOOD AND CLOTHING SURPLUS
FOOD AND CLOTHING SURPLUS Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown,
COLUMBIANA School district to adopt open-enrollment plan
There will be a cap on the number of pupils accepted for each grade. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
WARREN Gas mart resolves gouging
Consumers who paid inflated gas prices can show a receipt and get a refund. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Jacob T. DiCarlo, 21, Ayrshire Drive,
SHARON A red, white and blue day at school
The public recognition of 11 school district employees who have served in the military was a
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James Bryant Jr., 44, of 115 Chicago Ave., Youngstown, and
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Jennifer Klopta and Cristobal Ruiz, Canfield, girl, Nov. 15. William and Melissa
COLLEGE PREVIEW YSU basketball
YSU MEN Who: YSU (0-0) vs. Evansville (0-0) When: 8:05 p.m. Saturday. Where: Roberts Stadium,
MCDONALD Panel seeks ways to fund athletic facilities upgrade
The board also renewed contracts with its top four administrators. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
WARREN Packard trust fund expects upswing
The band's immediate financial outlook is fine, a Packard trustee said. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
MRDD board renews contract with firm
BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities has
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet
JACKSON-MILTON SCHOOLS State proposal reduces cost of new building
The new plan calls for a much smaller levy to raise the district's local share of construction
AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE Construction contracts The school board awarded contracts for the new middle school
Commissioners agree to buy anti-virus computer software
The county's servers have not been infected. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
LISBON MRDD plans to turn old store into facility
The agency will next seek county commissioners' approval to hire an architect. By NORMAN LEIGH
NILES Middle school contracts get OK
The contract for electrical work was narrowly approved. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
WARREN Judge forbids young kids in courtroom
The judge said those in court should find a child-care provider. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
NATION
NATION HP, Compaq CEOs decline merger bonuses SAN FRANCISCO -- Facing a potential shareholder
YOUNGSTOWN Councilmen push for city, board talks
The arena board president and a councilman want an agreement soon. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
NILES Bar scuffle leads to investigation
The deputies are both good officers, the sheriff says. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and DENISE DICK
YOUNGSTOWN Agency sues over lost contract, workers
The agency says its business suffered when it lost a contract for about 150 positions in the
UNION TOWNSHIP Questions arise over hiring of accountants
One supervisor wants to know why township supervisors are being replaced. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
A list of organizations and agencies that will have free dinners on and around Thanksgiving, as
A list of organizations and agencies that will have free dinners on and around Thanksgiving, as
But when they got there, the cupboards were bare
Opinion: Unless area residents dig a little deeper into pockets that may seem to have little left to give,
YSU
YSU Charter offered for Marshall game YOUNGSTOWN -- Pan Atlas Travel of Youngstown is offering a
LAWRENCE COUNTY Woman pleads guilty to stabbing
Alesia Ward has been in jail since her arrest in February. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Pa. sues company for failing to pay on used-car warranties
HARRISBURG -- A former Lackawanna County used-car warranty company is accused of accepting payments
TRUMBULL COUNTY Juvenile court officials conduct first sweep for truant pupils
Court officials said similar sweeps will take place about every three months. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
MEETING ROUNDUP School boards Business matters handled by area school boards Thursday:
WEST BRANCH UApproved a resolution to start annexation proceedings for land owned in Smith
GAIL WHITE Leonardi's legend lives on in Air Force band
Many of you may remember a column I wrote several months ago about Youngstown State University music
YOUNGSTOWN Couple files suit against priest, diocese
The suit accuses the priest of engaging in sexual and ethical misconduct. YOUNGSTOWN -- A local
No benefits to area if 17th District is split apart
Opinion: No benefits to area if 17th District is split apart EDITOR: It is my sincere belief that the
CLEAN AIR ACT Bill's fate up in the air
Jeffords' bill would essentially 'put coal out of business,' an Ohio senator said. By CHRIS SHOTT
POLICE CALLS Boardman, Poland
Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN Nov. 8 Arrest: A 14-year-old Boardman girl was arrested
WARREN Employees, county talk benefits costs
Talks were on this morning. Both sides say progress has been made. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
Poundstone jailed for half a day
Poundstone jailed for half a day LOS ANGELES -- Troubled comedian Paula Poundstone spent several
Local bus station notices increase in ridership
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ridership continues to grow at Western Reserve Transit Authority where double-digit
YOUNGSTOWN Child support agency won't move for now
The lease can be extended if necessary. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
BOARDMAN Caring for the victims of rape
Officers from around the area were invited to the seminar. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
TWO-DEEP CHART YSU vs. Elon
YOUNGSTOWN STATE OFFENSE LT (73) -- Pat Crummey (6-4, 285, Sr.); (66) -- Josh Davis (6-5, 280,
Farm gives evergreens to help U.S. troops celebrate holidays
Several evergreen trees are harvested from Pioneer Trails Tree Farm in Poland as part of a project
YOUNGSTOWN Murder accomplice sentenced to 6 years
The man will serve time for driving the getaway car and providing a gun. By BOB JACKSON
Firefighters head to NY
Firefighters head to NY LIBERTY -- Two members of the township fire department were scheduled to
WARREN County workers may assume benefits costs
CSEA employees have been asked to pick up 10 percent of their insurance plan cost. By STEPHEN SIFF
Another Ohio downtown loses its department store
Opinion: Another Ohio downtown loses its department store Soon only two of Ohio's three Cs -- its biggest
Christmas Eve closing
Christmas Eve closing MERCER -- The Mercer County Courthouse will close at noon Christmas Eve.
MAHONING VALLEY Increase in bus ridership continues, WRTA reports
More adults are using the bus service at night to get to work. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
Humming a few bars
Opinion: The "tables down at Morry's" may still be full, but finally the tables down at Ernie McDoogell's
BOARDMAN Red Cross member recalls China trip amid terror attacks
The Sept. 11 attacks on the United States even affected air travel in China. By PAUL WHEATLEY
YOUNGSTOWN Loiter law faces test
The judge on this case caused the city's loud music ordinance to be fine tuned. By PATRICIA MEADE
Groups ready floats for holiday parade
Groups ready floats for holiday parade HERMITAGE, Pa. --The city will have its fourth annual
OHIO LEGISLATURE 2 main proposals would drastically change 17th District
The plan endorsed by the Republican congressional caucus splits Mahoning and Columbiana counties in
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
OHIO REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I All games 7 p.m. Saturday At Akron Rubber Bowl (4) Warren