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STATE GOLF Warren JFK goes for 2nd crown
The Golden Eagles won last year's Division III crown. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
PA. SENATE Bill would allow crime victims time off work for court
Crime victims would be entitled to unpaid leave to attend court hearings. By LAURE CIOFFI
YSU Ceremony to dedicate new welcome center
The new center will be the launching grounds for campus tours. YOUNGSTOWN -- It's only appropriate
FIRE SAFETY Smoke detectors
State Fire Marshal Robert Rielage is asking residents to "Cover Your Bases & amp; Strike Out
GROVE CITY State denies landfill permit
The company failed to adequately address how it would prevent bird problems at the nearby airport.
Teen hit by car remains 'critical'
Teen hit by car remains 'critical' MECCA -- A 13-year-old Cortland girl was in critical condition
CIC approves new director
Robin Rogers is sure she can bridge downtown's government and business worlds. By ROGER G. SMITH
FIGHTING TERRORISM General: Cops will lead war at home
Officers were told they'll likely see more coordination between local, national and even
Mercer County's fiscal director resigns
MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County Fiscal Director Jeff Swartzbeck, suspended from his job three weeks
Cigarette coupon scam
Cigarette coupon scam NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- New Castle police say a former cashier and a gas station
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. Wagner Jr., legal age, 188 Poland Ave., Youngstown,
"Until the issue of Palestinian homeland is resolved, there will always be terrorists."
"Until the issue of Palestinian homeland is resolved, there will always be terrorists." James
NILES Tattoo parlor issue remains up in the air
The city's building inspector issued a stop-work order, saying the property isn't zoned for such a
MATCH-UP YSU vs. SW Missouri St.
4-1Record2-3 33.8Points per game15.8 13.0Points allowed21.6 394.0Total offense291.0
Price of getting away with murder, $7,500; punishment for making the deal, nothing
Opinion: We have to wonder what was going through the mind of U.S. District Judge Kathleen O'Malley as she
YOUNGSTOWN Tech companies woo investors
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Local companies make pitches to investor groups for between $1 million
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2001 standings
CITY SERIES ConferenceAll games WLPtsOPWLPtsOP Chaney103306115051 Canton
PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
TONIGHT Metro Athletic Conference Struthers at Niles FRIDAY City Series Chaney vs. Rayen
INDIVIDUAL DISASTER Preparedness plan
Have a battery-operated radio so you can listen to the Emergency Broadcast System for information
GROVE CITY, PA. GCC to mark 125 years
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Thousands of Grove City College alumni will converge on campus this weekend to
SERIES Athletics vs. Yankees
Wednesday Oakland 5, New York 3, Oakland leads series 1-0 Today Oakland (Hudson 18-9) at New
Trumbull United Way names communications director
WARREN -- Christopher J. Malanga has been appointed director of communications for the United Way of
ROGER HERNON, 70 Officials recall former fire chief
Roger Hernon earned a Purple Heart in the Korean War. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Valley emergency officials beef up readiness for biochemical attack
Authorities say plans are in place to respond to anthrax or other forms of biochemical attacks. By
NEW CASTLE Home-moving plan delayed
The group is worried that bad weather will prevent moving the homes before April 1. By LAURE
Council seeks grant for trail
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Borough council is seeking a state grant to build a gravel hiking trail that
TRUMBULL CO. Sheriff's new dog can sniff out bombs
The dog can detect odors, including smokeless powder and TNT. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO 'Dracula' When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20.
Officials recall former fire chief
Roger Hernon earned a Purple Heart in the Korean War. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
MAHONING VALLEY Kitchenware company effort contributes to Second Harvest
YOUNGSTOWN -- Second Harvest Foodbank of the Mahoning Valley is participating in the 11th annual
Subdivisions to set trick-or-treat hours
Communities were never required to follow the commissioners' resolution. By BOB JACKSON
YOUNGSTOWN Calls for assistance, including stabbings, keep police busy
Two of the crimes occurred in the 3000 block of Market Street on the city's South Side. YOUNGSTOWN
Department receives traffic grant
MINERAL RIDGE -- The Weathersfield Township Police Department has received a third Strategic Traffic
GIRARD Officials revisit laws on portable business signs
GIRARD -- The city administration and council are looking to make the city more attractive and a
MAHONING COUNTY Subdivisions to set trick-or-treat hours
Communities were never required to follow the commissioners' resolution. By BOB JACKSON
Diamonds fund terrorists, lawmakers say
Testimony suggests that associates of bin Laden have engaged in diamond smuggling to raise money.
SHARPSVILLE SCHOOLS Report: No laws broken in matter
The superintendent was on vacation when decisions had to be made. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
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THE SERIES Braves vs. Astros
Tuesday Atlanta 7, Houston 4 Wednesday Atlanta 1, Houston 0, Atlanta leads series 2-0 Friday
YOUNGSTOWN Councilmen mull Thermal rate issue
Council could grant all, part or none of Thermal's 9 percent request. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
YOUNGSTOWN U.S. DEA chief to visit drug court
Asa Hutchinson will speak during a drug court graduation ceremony Friday. By BOB JACKSON
WHAT SEIDITA SAID
WHAT SEIDITA SAID From FBI records From statements Lawrence J. Seidita, a Boardman attorney,
PHAR-MOR Judge approves sale plan
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The retailer is guaranteed $33 million for the sale of $73 million in
YOUNGSTOWN City OKs parking lot fence
A city facade grant will pay about $7,000 of the $17,000 fence price tag. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
County employees can opt for deductions
LISBON -- Columbiana County employees may now contribute to county United Way campaigns through
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SOUTHINGTON Trustees on Wednesday: * Heard from Zoning Inspector Sam Lee
Youth's bike stolen; teen takes gun
YOUNGSTOWN -- City police are investigating separate incidents involving teen-agers. A 13-year-old
THE U.S. IN THE WORLD
Opinion: Toronto Globe and Mail: One of the many things that changed on Sept. 11 was the idea that the United
Tattoo parlor issue remains up in the air
The city's building inspector issued a stop-work order, saying the property isn't zoned for such a
Forum Health Northside
Forum Health Northside Ken and Annette Baytosh, 452 Arbor Circle, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 3
Celebrate Columbus' knowledge and bravery
Opinion: Celebrate Columbus' knowledge and bravery EDITOR: On this Oct. 12, we honor Christopher Columbus
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night football
CHANEY VS. RAYEN When: 7. Where: Stambaugh Stadium. Chaney (6-1, 1-0 City Series) scouting
Humane society seizes dogs, other animals from couple
The dogs were flea-infested and had no fresh water. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Humane Society of Mercer
WARREN Council rejects WMA contract
This is the second time the city turned down a contract with the management association. By AMANDA
HERMITAGE Humane society seizes dogs, other animals from couple
The dogs were flea-infested and had no fresh water. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Humane Society of Mercer
SHARON Board to look at cyber schools
The board is expected to refuse to pay tuition for cyber school pupils. By HAROLD GWIN
Anthrax fear disproved
Anthrax fear disproved YOUNGSTOWN -- Fearing anthrax, a 76-year-old Cambridge Avenue woman called
A sliver of a silver lining
Opinion: Tighter homefront security and the bombing in Afghanistan should mean less heroin on the streets of
THE SERIES Indians vs. Mariners
Tuesday Cleveland 5, Seattle 0, Cleveland leads series 1-0 Today Cleveland (Finley 8-7) at
LOWELLVILLE Charges against mayor probed
The officer asked council to bring charges against the mayor to the state attorney general's office.
THE SERIES Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks
Tuesday Arizona 1, St. Louis 0 Wednesday St. Louis 4, Arizona 1, series tied 1-1 Friday
Student arrested
Student arrested YOUNGSTOWN -- A 14-year-old Woodrow Wilson High School student was arrested at
Josh Cayson is Kennedy's impact player
The senior has rushed for 1,100 yards in leading the Eagles to a 7-0 record. By JOE SCALZO
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Easy Street always leads back to Youngstown
"Easy Street, where you sleep till noon ..." "Easy Street, Easy Street, where the rich folks play
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Announced by Derek and Jane (Rowe) Naill of Apple Valley, Minn., is the birth of a daughter, Kaelyn
Home buyer workshop
Home buyer workshop YOUNGSTOWN -- Consumer Counseling Service of Youngstown is sponsoring a first-
SHARPSVILLE With steel fallout, SQP Industries will close
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Some of the employees are the third and fourth generation of their
LOCAL BRIEFS
Vicodin tablets stolen BOARDMAN -- Police have charged a 16-year-old township girl with felony
The Campbell Post Office has scheduled a customer appreciation day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
The Campbell Post Office has scheduled a customer appreciation day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Lawyer: Phony lie tests helped
A retired county judge who took bribes was expected to testify today. By PATRICIA MEADE