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MAHONING COUNTY Officials to vote on pay for clerk
Commissioners Ed Reese and David Ludt said they'll vote against the raise. By BOB JACKSON
Medical equipment donations sought
SHARON, Pa. -- Volunteer groups in Mercer County municipalities will work Saturday on Make A
Happy 200th birthday!
Warren's first mail run was to Youngstown on Oct. 24, 1801. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Albin P. V and Kathleen (Hutera) Dearing, 5708 Wygle Road, Ravenna, announce the birth of a son,
Greater academic emphasis needed in Struthers schools
Opinion: Whoever sits on the Struthers School Board has their work cut out for them. On last year's state
COLUMBIANA CO. Jail will remain with private company
The renewal includes prisoner housing rate increases each of the next two years. By NORMAN LEIGH
MAHONING COUNTY Canfield, Austintown police make arrests in drug cases
CANFIELD -- Police in Canfield and Austintown each have recently made arrests for drug-related
SHARON Workers will get 3% raises
Officials said all three unions agreed to increase their prescription co-payments. By HAROLD GWIN
Austin Woods donates
Austin Woods donates AUSTINTOWN -- The residents and staff at Austin Woods Health Care Center,
WHEATLAND TUBE Company gives $200,000 to funds
Union representatives are collecting funds at the plant gate. WHEATLAND, Pa. -- Wheatland Tube Co.
YOUNGSTOWN Taft blames naive legislators for blocking state budget cuts
The governor says some legislators aren't realistic about the state's financial crisis. By DAVID
Annual costume contest
Annual costume contest YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Board will hold "The Second
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night football
STRUTHERS vs. POLAND When: 7:30. Where: Poland High School. Last year: Poland won, 25-10.
SHARON Man faces firearm charges in connection with fatality
SHARON, Pa. -- Police filed charges against the man accused of firing the fatal shot that killed
Stern on MJ
Stern on MJ David Stern understands the global interest in Michael Jordan's return but wonders
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials to put together team to investigate fires
State police statistics show the city has had 20 arson fires. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- An arson
MICROSOFT CORP. Windows XP software launches into stores
Circuit City in Boardman reported that customers were buying the upgrade. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE
3 to face charges of using card stolen from grandma
NILES -- Three people will return to court next week, accused of using a stolen credit card to buy
Pride doesn't mean taking advantage of Indians
Opinion: Pride doesn't mean taking advantage of Indians EDITOR. Are we this desperate to have gambling
MAHONING VALLEY Vending box thefts cover wide area
The damaged newspaper boxes typically got dumped in fields or under bridges. By PATRICIA MEADE
PREP FOOTBALL Week 10 schedule
FRIDAY City Series Wilson vs. Canton Timken at YSU, 7 p.m. Steel Valley Conference Fitch at
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2001 standings
CITY SERIES ConferenceAll games WLPtsOPWLPtsOP Chaney3012708124451 Canton
Fight Schedule
Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses Oct. 26 At Temecula, Calif. (ESPN2), Alex Bunema,
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Here's a story you can really sink your teeth into
I've gotten woozy three times in my life. First, when the obstetrician told me I had a complication
WARREN Tsagaris sides with strikers
WARREN -- Trumbull County Commissioner James G. Tsagaris broke ranks with his colleagues, publicly
Scaffolding collapse leaves 5 workers dead
Scaffolding collapse leaves 5 workers dead NEW YORK -- Stopping only to listen for survivors'
NEW CASTLE Mentally ill to get drop-in center and housing
Housing for low-income, chronically mentally ill people will be provided. By LAURE CIOFFI
Howland falls to N.C. Hoover, 4-3
The Tigers squandered a 3-1 lead in the last 11 minutes. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Nail-biting victory for Golden Flashes is shootout special
Champion last made it to the district final in 1993. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Longtime Fowler resident loses ground to highway
Six homes were demolished to make room for the interchange. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF
MAHONING VALLEY Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new interchange
State and local officials touted the benefits of the interchange. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
TWO-DEEP CHART YSU vs. Western Kentucky
YOUNGSTOWN STATE OFFENSE LT (73) -- Pat Crummey (6-4, 285, Sr.); (66) -- Josh Davis (6-5, 280,
Eagles find 'O' in OT
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF HUBBARD -- The Hubbard High girls soccer team waited
Grove City man gets 1-5 years in molestation of adolescent
MERCER -- A Grove City man was sentenced Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to one to
In Liberty: Litch, Jack Simon
Opinion: The race for Liberty Township Board of Trustees is one of the most crowded in Trumbull County. One
Waterline issue to be appealed
CANFIELD -- Canfield Township trustees have decided to appeal a visiting judge's ruling on the
MAHONING COUNTY Reminders of precinct changes
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of Elections is sending two letters before the Nov. 6
CRESTVIEW Assistance pays off in reading success
Some kindergartners are struggling with letter and word recognition. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
CRESTON HELTZEL Image is everything? Not really
When I read the teen fashion article "Image Is Everything," I found myself wanting to be sick. The
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS SOCCER TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Canfield 3, Green 2 (overtime) North
YOUNGSTOWN Home demolition subject of debate
A lack of money remains a main reason many properties stay on demolition lists. By ROGER G. SMITH
BECKY SHER | Hype Company has colors to dye for
Ever wonder if the Osbournes secretly own stock in hair dye? Dying your hair seems like just an
BOARDMAN Woman loses $4,000 in scam
Two other women took $4,000 from the Poland resident. BOARDMAN -- A 60-year-old Poland woman was
SANDY LAKE Without asbestos, site will conserve
Conservation easement will permanently protect the lake from encroachment. By HAROLD GWIN
AGREEMENTS Provisions
In addition to the raises, here are details of new contracts for city emplyees shows: POLICE
WARREN TRIAL Lawyer says client didn't plan to kill
The defendant could receive the death penalty if convicted. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
The party is on!
The party is on! GIRARD -- The city's police and fire departments stepped in to sponsor a
Walsh scores early, often to beat W.B.
By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BELOIT -- The first 20 minutes of Wednesday's Division
YSU FOOTBALL W. Ky. disdains forward pass
The Hilltoppers would like to throw more but so far haven't needed to. By PETE MOLLICA
Wheatland Tube gives $200,000
Union representatives are collecting funds at the plant gate. WHEATLAND, Pa. -- Wheatland Tube Co.
WORLD SERIES Schedule
Saturday: New York (Mussina 17-11) at Arizona (Schilling 22-6), 8:02 p.m. Sunday: New York
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Angel and Milagros Irizarry, 491 Devitt Ave., Campbell, girl, Oct. 24. Raymond and
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Oct. 24. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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YOUNGSTOWN Group: U.S. is spreading terrorism
The greatest number of war victims will starve to death through no fault of their own, the group
MAHONING VALLEY Skaters get rolling to help 9-11 victims
Local children laced up their skates in Salem, and other area rinks weighed benefit events. By
Men charged with theft
Men charged with theft STRUTHERS -- Two men suspected of auto theft were arrested at 5:19 a.m.
GIRARD Mayor: Draining, breaching dam is best option
The city cannot afford the money needed for the project. GIRARD -- Mayor James Melfi and an
WARREN Drink company to open center
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Plans call for construction of a local production plant within a year
CRESTVIEW SCHOOLS Assistance pays off in reading
Some kindergartners are struggling with letter and word recognition. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
NORTH LIMA Candidates focus on growth theme
The trustee race is crowded: Seven candidates, including two incumbents, are seeking two seats. By
Mahoning bomb threats
Mahoning bomb threats YOUNGSTOWN -- Several bomb threats were phoned into government buildings in
Judge orders Austintown man to jail
WARREN -- A 20-year-old Austintown man who awaits sentencing for his role in the Sept. 2, 2000,
YOUNGSTOWN City man is convicted of murder
The same jury will reconvene on Monday to begin the penalty phase. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Freddy Parra, 21, of 2321 E. Midlothian Blvd., Struthers, and
Fire damages home
Fire damages home SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- An electrical fire caused about $10,000 worth of damage to a
Red Cross thanks pupils for efforts
The Mahoning Red Cross chapter has received about $18,000 from area schools. By RON COLE
CITY COUNCILS
CITY COUNCILS WARREN City council Wednesday: * Decided to hire outside legal counsel to help
YSU men picked low
YSU men picked low The Youngstown State men's basketball team was picked to finish eighth in the
INSIDE
INSIDE U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., of Poland, D-17th, accuses fellow Democrats of &
CANFIELD-GREEN Sorice shakes injury for winner
Grazia Sorice scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the third seed. By BILL SULLIVAN
YOUNGSTOWN Proposal divvies up city project
The board would handle the project, but council would oversee all spending. By ROGER G. SMITH
WASHINGTON Traficant backs business tax-cut bill
Lawmakers split along party lines regarding the impact on the domestic steel industry. By CHRIS
MATCH-UP YSU vs. W. Kentucky
6-1Record5-2 36.3Points per game22.4 16.4Points allowed9.1 396.1Total offense313.7
AFGHANISTAN'S WOMEN OF COURAGE
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: It wasn't so long ago that women could walk down the dusty streets and roads of