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Stories published October 30, 2001

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

Toddler is hurt when

Toddler is hurt when BROOKFIELD -- An 18-month-old Youngstown boy was injured Monday night when a


TRAFICANT CASE Prosecution tosses some disputed documents

The decision to withdraw 100 papers was made to avoid delays, the prosecution said. By PATRICIA


MERCER COUNTY Commissioner resigns in wake of scandals

The growing list of scandals made it impossible for Brian Shipley to remain in office. By HAROLD


AWARDS Players of the week

MVR Offensive Player of Game: Sean Guerriero, 6-3, 200, senior wide receiver from Poland. MVR


SALEM City sees growth with lot

The site of a former gas station could be the location of a police car garage. By NORMAN LEIGH


YOUNGSTOWN Authorities probe citizens group over use of funds for playground

The investigation focuses on coalition members who had access to the money. By ROGER G. SMITH


STRUTHERS Candidate: I made mistake

By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER STRUTHERS -- Anthony M. Gentile Sr., a Struthers school


STEELERS NOTEBOOK From Heinz Field

Still no points: On the final play of the first period, Kendrell Bell tackled Titans running back


CLEVELAND Bankruptcy auction fails to revive CSC

A spokeswoman for the Ellwood City company that bid on a part of the mill in July wouldn't say


LEETONIA Police continue search for missing ex-educator

The police chief said there are no clues as to the man's whereabouts. LEETONIA -- Police continue


Team dispatched

Team dispatched YOUNGSTOWN -- The Salvation Army of Mahoning County dispatched a four-member


BOARDMAN Pellin returns to EMS rotation

The ambulance company would be granted 50 extra service days during the contract period. By JoANNE


NEW CASTLE Cops arrest 2 suspects in Burger King robbery

One of the workers had called police before the suspects made their move. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Tekac is selected as YSU's top defensive player

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- A year ago as a sophomore, Jon Tekac had


WINTER OLYMPICS Eastman is honored to be a torchbearer

The ordained minister and chaplain for Hospice of the Valley will be among 16 area people carrying


WARREN Subdued strikers at CSEA

The 55 workers have been on strike eight days. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


GROVE CITY Police arrest man, 19, in attacks, threats

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police charged a Harrisville man with assaulting three people


Jessica DiCarlo, Ashlee Lemke, Megan Casey and Sarai Miller have led the Falcons into the regional.

Jessica DiCarlo, Ashlee Lemke, Megan Casey and Sarai Miller have led the Falcons into the regional.


Oct. 27 Arizona 9, New York 1

Oct. 27 Arizona 9, New York 1 Oct. 28 Arizona 4, New York 0, Arizona leads series 2-0 Today


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan A. Batta, 26, of 14169 N. Palmyra Road, North Jackson,


HOW THEY FARED YSU Opponents

Lock Haven (2-7) lost to Slippery Rock, 28-0; Next: vs. Clarion. Clarion (3-6) lost to Indiana,


GOLF

GOLF ALL NORTHEAST OHIO DISTRICT TEAM BOYS Division I First team -- Nate Strong, Massillon


TRUMBULL COUNTY White powder scares are all groundless

No anthrax has been found in Ohio, officials said. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


TRUMBULL COUNTY Get out the clippers! Principal to shave head if pupils reach goal

McKinley Elementary is looking to raise $650 toward the United Way's goal of $2.9 million. By


HUBBARD COUNCIL Unopposed candidate looks to take seat before election

The death of Councilman Robert DeJulio leaves an unexpired term. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Trumbull County's children deserve sound education in sound schools

Opinion: There are some Mahoning Valley voters who complain that The Vindicator has never seen a tax it


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Tracy Olin and Shahn Wilson, 7780 Trefeathen, Warren, girl, Oct. 29. Jeffrey and


BASEBALL

BASEBALL The Baseball School -- is offering individual and semi-individual instructions on Monday


NORTH JACKSON District considers plan for school

The district would have to pass an 11-mill levy to help finance the project. NORTH JACKSON --


Steelers' Bell leads defensive attack

The secret to the success of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the last 30 years has been the combination


COLUMBUS State Controlling Board to allow more funds for Bristol High project

Newton Falls schools and Youngstown State University also will get some extra funds. By MICHELE C.


WEDNESDAY

Alliance for Watershed Action and Riparian Easements, 1 p.m., Metroparks Farm, Canfield.


Man charged with burglarizing restaurant

SHARON, Pa. -- Police said a man arrested on theft and receiving stolen property charges for having


The Steelers increased their Central Division lead to one game over the Browns.

The Steelers increased their Central Division lead to one game over the Browns. By ROB TODOR


MAHONING VALLEY What to do in a disaster

Local emergency officials got a lesson in handling mass-casualty events. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


NEW YORK Artist recalls a national tragedy

The artist was voting in the city's primary election when the terrorists hit. LAURIE M. FISHER


WINTER OLYMPICS Torch relay

Here are the 16 Youngstown-area persons who will participate in the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Torch


Free yoga class

Free yoga class EAST PALESTINE -- A yoga class led by Joan Beight will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.


HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night playoff football

DIVISION II WALSH JESUIT VS. CHANEY When: 7:30. Where: Youngstown State University's Stambaugh


YOUNGSTOWN Killer asks jury for mercy

Deliberations continue today. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --


YOUNGSTOWN Professor: Laws will limit liberties

Racial profiling by police can be either official or unofficial, a lawyer said. By PETER H.


NEW CASTLE Make 60 federal highway, rep says

Officials say federal highway status would not affect toll booths in the Lawrence County section of


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT A dancer was misidentified in Sunday's Entertainment front. The dancer in the


YOUNGSTOWN Expert: Press must cover wave of faiths

The press and people must pay attention to events in the religious world, an expert said. By D.A.


Work on I-680

Work on I-680 YOUNGSTOWN -- Traffic will be maintained, but one lane will be closed in each


SUCCESSOR

SUCCESSOR Mercer County It will be up to the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas to pick a


Reward offered in anthrax hoax

Reward offered in anthrax hoax LISBON -- Lisbon police, the FBI and U.S. Postal Service inspectors


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Local witches sit down and talk a spell

Jason Hay is a witch. He does not worship Satan; he doesn't even believe in him. He doesn't cast


HOOKED ON ANTIBIOTICS

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: After the wave of anthrax exposures discovered in recent days, Americans don't need


YSU

YSU Divers qualify CLARION, Pa. -- Senior Brandi Goettsch, junior Mandi Smail and freshman Kalyn


MERCER COUNTY Scandals spark commissioner's resignation

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU MERCER, Pa. -- A promising political career crashed and


Casino committee has Valley's interests at heart

Opinion: Casino committee has Valley's interests at heart EDITOR: The members of Casino For Youngstown


DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN City seeks public input on Federal Plaza plans

A public meeting on the plaza project is scheduled for today. Deadline for written comments is Nov.