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Stories published October 11, 2001

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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


School reassesses sending students to N.Y.

SHARON, Pa. --


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


& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;BRESNAHAN & lt;/B & gt;,

& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;BRESNAHAN & lt;/B & gt;, Patricia C., 78, of


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


HIGH-TECH

HIGH-TECH Looking for cash Five technology companies located in the Youngstown Business


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