Vindy.com for October 24, 2001

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Jump to: » Stories 

« News / 2001 / October / 24


Stories published October 24, 2001

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

AREA

AREA West Branch hosts Walsh BELOIT -- The district semifinal girls soccer game between West


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Luis O. Vila, 34, of 790 Fairgreen Ave., Youngstown, and


STEEL PRODUCERS Trade panel ruling to assist industry

Hearings are expected to take place next month. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER


MAHONING COUNTY Smith steps down as commissioners' clerk

The clerk said he was looking for a job before he was disciplined by commissioners. By BOB JACKSON


THURSDAY

Mahoning County District Board of Health, 8:30 a.m., 50 Westchester Drive, Youngstown.


GAIL WHITE On special shopping trip, all we spent was time

I think some of the most trying moments of parenthood occur on Friday and Saturday evenings in the


BOARDS OF EDUCATION

BOARDS OF EDUCATION BOARDMAN Donations: Several donations were accepted: *Center Middle


Selfless contribution raised family's spirits

Opinion: Selfless contribution raised family's spirits EDITOR: It is amazing how in one day our hearts


REUNIONS

XAustintown Fitch High School Class of 1971 will hold its 30-year reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight


GIRARD SCHOOLS Suit to remove board gets Nov. 5 trial date

The judge ruled that an out-of-state attorney can continue representing the parents. By PEGGY


NOTICES

NOTICES BASEBALL The Baseball School -- is offering individual and semi-individual instructions


YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors: Shooter couldn't leave witnesses

Jurors heard three hours of closing arguments Tuesday. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Friday games

SPRINGFIELD vs. MCDONALD When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: McDonald High School. Last year:


SHARON Court papers: Man slain was robber

Court documents said a victim fired a number of shots at his attackers. By HAROLD GWIN


COLUMBUS Former judge's lawyer works out settlement

A hearing was continued Tuesday until Nov. 30. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


STEEL PRODUCERS Ruling to benefit industry

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Hearings are expected to take place next month. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


Work in D.C. delayed by scare

An Austintown man tested negative for anthrax but is on antibiotics as a precaution. By PAUL


He can't shake ground zero's somber air

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Nearly a week after returning from ground


MOVIE TIME

MOVIE TIME Check out these OK, so you've planned your menu and you've invited your guests for


Werner lays off 80 workers at Sugar Grove Twp. plant

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWNGREENVILLE, Pa. -- The Werner Co. has laid off 80 production workers at


Powder being tested

Powder being tested ROGERS -- Columbiana County authorities are having tested a white powdery


Howland: Howland, which lost to Boardman in last year's Div. I regional, knew it would have to

Howland: Howland, which lost to Boardman in last year's Div. I regional, knew it would have to


CROSS COUNTRY Runner Lisa Davies of West Branch continues to get better and better

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF West Branch runner Lisa Davies had just finished 12th at


WARREN Lawyer: Defendant wasn't there

The prosecutor told jurors the evidence will prove the defendant was the shooter. By PEGGY


Peace Action calls for end to U.S. action in Afghanistan

YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of Peace Action Youngstown were to voice this morning their opposition to


YOUNGSTOWN 'Pull somebody up,' Dell exec says

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN A Dell Computer executive with roots in Youngstown says diversity can


NEW CASTLE Group will build Friendship Park

Plans for a park on Grant Street will be changed to accommodate firetrucks. By LAURE CIOFFI


FOR THE KIDS Trick-or-treat hours

Times and days for trick-or-treating as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:


Pipe bomb charges

Pipe bomb charges CLEVELAND -- A Niles man could spend 30 years in prison if convicted of charges


WARREN Councilman Marchese recommends legal help

Hiring outside legal help is expected to cost up to $25,000. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR


SALEM 2 arrested in theft await court

Police said one man spent the night in a vacant Leetonia house. SALEM -- Two Farrell, Pa., men who


BOYS SOCCER Champion dives into district final

The Golden Flashes and Bristol had some natural elements working against them. By BRIAN RICHESSON


DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Volunteer group will plant bulbs for spring blooms

New plantings will add color to downtown between March and the annual June cleanup. By ROGER G.


HALLOWEEN SAFETY

HALLOWEEN SAFETY Tips for treaters Beaver Township Trustee Kim Ohlin wants to remind parents of


DOMINION EAST OHIO PUCO considers proposal to aid natural gas customers

About 70,000 customers have had service shut off or got shutoff notices. By JEFF ORTEGA


LAWRENCE COUNTY 3% room rental tax likely to be approved

An estimated $61,000 could be added to the county tourism budget each year. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A


BOARDMAN Township, company close to settling ambulance suit

Trustees are expected to consider a proposed settlement Monday. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


Man suffers burns

Man suffers burns NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Mercer man is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital in


Compost contest

Compost contest CANFIELD -- Proud of your compost? Show it off at a contest from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.


LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Overseer declines to consider contract

Both sides confirmed a tentative agreement had been reached but not voted on. By DENISE DICK


FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Seven area teams have sealed spots for first round

Sixteen other area teams still have a chance to qualify for the postseason. VINDICATOR STAFF


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Norman and Richelle Gallagher, 1267 Bexley St., Youngstown, girl, Oct. 23.


Kiwanis ceremony

Kiwanis ceremony YOUNGSTOWN -- The Kiwanis Club of Uptown Youngstown had a dedication ceremony


Workshop relieved counselor's stress

BOARDMAN -- A counselor who assisted about 15 people Monday during a free public workshop to address


Bush finally has chance to help U.S. steel industry

Opinion: The U.S. International Trade Commission has finally seen the light, and now it is up to the Bush


WARREN Former deputy's trial continues

The prosecution said he was getting overlapping pay from the county and a school district. By


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Group secures loan for sanctuary

Although the financial crisis has passed, the nonprofit group will still need donations. By NORMAN


YOUNGSTOWN Court OKs Phar-Mor's financing

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Phar-Mor hopes its borrowing power will persuade suppliers to restock


LIQUOR PERMITS

Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and


POSTSEASON OUTLOOK OHSAA playoffs

DIVISION I, Region 1 Warren Harding has clinched a playoff spot. Boardman needs a win and help.


October winds kick up surprises

Just when you think you've got the sporting world figured out, October winds swirl. To wit: UIn


Canfield Township's future requires steady leadership

Opinion: If annexation of Canfield Township land continues at the current rate, there is a very real danger


SALEM HUMANE SOCIETY Cutbacks thwarted by animal drop-offs

The animals are abandoned at the shelter after hours. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


SHELTERING THE VULNERABLE

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The 1999 death of a mentally ill street wanderer made news again last week when


A continuing series

A continuing series Series: A three-day Vindicator series in May outlined reader views on blight


Game time

Game time Tonight Who: Dallas Stars at Pittsburgh Penguins Where: Mellon Arena When: 8 p.m.


POLICE BLOTTER Canfield, Austintown

Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY Oct. 14 Theft: A woman stole six packs of cigars


LEADERS YSU in NCAA rankings

TEAM STATISTICS (National leader in parentheses) Rushing Offense: YSU 4th, 285.86 (Georgia