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MAHONING VALLEY Girl, 13, promotes tolerance campaign
The girl will speak to Jews, Muslims and Christians. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION
PREP BASEBALL Stokes pitches no-hitter as Columbiana wins, 8-0
McDonald's Josh Camuso pitched a one-hitter and also hit three singles. SEBRING -- Columbiana High
WARREN Simulator lets people experience schizophrenia
The simulator allows people to experience the sights and sounds of schizophrenia. By PEGGY
MERCER Mercury collection planned by state
Mercury exposure can result in brain and nervous system damage. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Traficant is guilty of all counts
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- In the end, U.S. Rep. James A.
Save money by ending capital punishment, closing 'supermax' prison
Opinion: Save money by ending capital punishment, closing 'supermax' prison EDITOR: When I hear about
Traficant's career could have been spared, had he seized his second chance
Opinion: The story of James A. Traficant Jr. is a story of opportunities squandered, of second chances
Paying back funds
Paying back funds WARREN -- A state audit found that Med Star EMS & amp; Transportation Inc.
SOFTBALL Golden Flashes blank Niles
Southington, Struthers and South Range won. NILES -- Jessica Carpenter scored on a wild pitch in
GAIL WHITE Like father, like son: a happy, belated ending
When Lou LaCava of Austintown was 19, he fell in love. He met a young woman at a Cleveland
Austintown fire is investigated
AUSTINTOWN -- Fire inspectors are investigating a fire that happened around 7:30 p.m. Thursday at a
DRYFUSE SLAYINGS Expert points finger at a family member
Prosecutors say the testimony is opinion, not fact. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
Winston-Thomas engagement is made known
HUDSON -- Dr. Lewis and Pamela Winston of Hudson are announcing the coming marriage of their
At YSU, many expect an appeal while hoping city's image will improve
By VALERIE BANNER SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Shortly after the verdict arrived in
Teen arrested at school
Teen arrested at school YOUNGSTOWN -- A pupil at Adams School was arrested by deputy sheriffs
Officials seek input with cable TV surveys
Officials seek input with cable TV surveys COLUMBIANA -- City residents will receive cable
MERCER COUNTY Applicants eliminated for veterans' post
The advisory council leader said women can form their own veterans group if they prefer. BY MARY
YOUNGSTOWN Couple won't have to plead again
The Scotts said they knew what they were doing when they made the pleas. By BOB JACKSON
JUNIOR TENNIS RESULTS
JUNIOR TENNIS RESULTS RED 6, WHITE 4 Ashley Nord-J.D. Dunn (R) def. Amanda Ludwig-Matt Liptak,
BACKGROUND Robert E. Bush Jr.
Background on the new city police chief: Age: 54. Family: Married, three children. Education
JAMIE DUNN
JAMIE DUNN School: Poland Seminary. Grade: Senior. Positive influence: My parents, especially
Swegan-Shreve wedding to be held at Nags Head
YOUNGSTOWN -- A late-spring wedding is planned by Amanda Joy Swegan and Adam Terence Shreve, both of
HERMITAGE SCHOOLS Teachers and board set arbitration panel
No date has been set for the two sides to present their cases to the panel. By HAROLD GWIN
Salem to consider zoning plan for land
SALEM -- It's now up to city council whether to adopt a zoning plan for about 105 acres annexed last
TRUMBULL COUNTY United Way honors volunteers, reflects on successful year
The success of United Way of Trumbull County in 2001 tested the economy's strength. By TIM YOVICH
SCHIZOPHRENIA The facts
Symptoms first appear in late adolescence and early adulthood, normally between the ages of 16 and
PREP TENNIS Meek-Person: What a pair
Shalin Shah, Noah Weiss and Chris Kuppler make Canfield one of the top Division I teams in the area.
YOUNGSTOWN Mayor names law director as new police chief
Robert Bush Jr. is the city's first minority police chief. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
ATHLETIC TRAINING
ATHLETIC TRAINING Valley Sports Ltd. in Struthers -- offers speed training, jump stretch, power
Megan Jackson to be bride of Eduardo Garcia
KINSMAN -- Philip and Francine Jackson, 6076 Webber Cole Road, are announcing the engagement of
Jurors: We stuck to the evidence
One juror said 'it was kind of heartbreaking' that the congressman opted to defend himself in court.
Israel, U.S. fighting terrorism
Before the tragic events of Sept. 11, 21st-century Americans had encapsulated themselves in the
GIVE THE PRESIDENT TRADE POWER
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: President Bush has asked the U.S. Senate to take up by April 22 the bill granting
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners OK paying settlement
The suit was settled in February. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --
VFW 4192 Auxiliary elects officers
MINERAL RIDGE -- VFW 4192 Auxiliary met April 2 for a meeting and election of officers. Linda
SPRINGFIELD LOCAL SCHOOLS Judge won't block stadium-seat contract
The bids were separated by about $15,700. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
UNITED WAY Officers elected
United Way of Trumbull County has elected its 2002-03 officers, board of directors and trustees and
By DAVID SKOLNICK
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER CLEVELAND -- The conviction of U.S. Rep. James A.
LOWELLVILLE Renovations to begin on town hall
Frank Filisky, tax commissioner, will not seek to be renamed to his post when his two-year term ends
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP Trustees approve tax abatement
Trustees also are putting out a call for paving bids. By TRACIE KNIGHT BALENTINE VINDICATOR
Puhalla and Dota wedding to be held in May
Announcement of the engagement of Lori Puhalla and Daniel Dota is being made by their parents, James
WARREN Few blacks, women take civil service test
Of the 120 applicants for the police test, 11 were black. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Allison Jarbeck, Daniel Sebaugh set wedding date
BOARDMAN -- The engagement of Allison Jarbeck and Daniel Sebaugh, both of Cleveland, is being
Free clothing
Free clothing MASURY -- Fellowship Baptist Church, 546 S. Stateline Road, will have a clothing
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$11,400, cl $4,000-$4,000, 3YO up F & amp;M, 1mi.
`THURSDAY'S GAMES
`THURSDAY'S GAMES Ottawa 4, Boston 0 St. Louis 4, San Jose 1 N.Y. Islanders 5, Nashville 2
Two women bound over in 2 killings
YOUNGSTOWN -- The cases of two women accused of unrelated city killings have been bound over from
LISBON Man hurt in shooting; woman faces charges
The victim identified his assailant while being taken to the hospital. By NORMAN LEIGH
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The Austintown school district is hoping to participate in a program that calls
Carwash shooting leaves man in critical condition
CAMPBELL -- A 23-year-old city resident was in critical condition late this morning at St. Elizabeth
GAME TIME Today
Who: Cubs (Bere 0-1) at Pirates (D. Williams 1-0). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio/TV: WKST-AM (1200).
PLAYERS TO WATCH High school tennis
Shalin Shah, senior, Canfield. Chris Kuppler, junior, Canfield. Noah Weiss, senior Canfield.
GROVE CITY COLLEGE Fulbright scholar to teach in S. Korea
Her work will begin this summer following graduation. GROVE CITY, Pa.-- Nicole R. Rudolph of
YOUNGSTOWN CSC's liquidation becomes official Chapter 7
Attorneys said the bankrupt steelmaker still owes its bank lenders more than $80 million. THE
BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP The end of the road for Yankee Lake?
A letter on village stationery promotes the first tax levy in 25 years as antidote to annexation.
BY THE NUMBERS Disciplinary actions
District Disciplinary actions per 100 pupils* Columbiana County Beaver…………………………23.6
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XWest Penn Branch 28 of Youngstown will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Eat'N Park in
BASEBALL Devils tame Mooney
Campbell scored nine runs in three innings for the blowout win. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
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STAGE REVIEW Victorian Players cast does justice to 'Inherit the Wind'
The large cast rose to the challenge well. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
YSU Worker diversity pays, says Ford VP
The Youngstown native believes in empowering employees and utilizing their ideas. THE VINDICATOR,
SHARON Betko signs with Clemson
The Tigers' guard has earned high praise for his shooting skills. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
Miss Fletcher, Sean Crowley to be married
Plans for the approaching marriage of Kimberly Ann Fletcher and Sean Patrick Crowley, both of
CITY SERIES FIRST TEAM
CITY SERIES FIRST TEAM Ellis Moody, Wilson, senior Randall Poindexter, Wilson, junior Roy
Applications sought for Soap Box Derby
MINERAL RIDGE -- Pre-registration is now being accepted for the Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box
TOLERANCE No Place for Hate
The program: No Place for Hate was created by the Anti-Defamation League with the Massachusetts
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
Indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Betty Carnahan, 42, Belmont Avenue, Youngstown;
Officials: Raccoons don't have to die
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- Animal welfare officials caution that this is
Outcome triggers probe by House
Traficant says he has no plans to resign. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Rykowski, legal age, of 6122 Glenridge Road,
MAHONING VALLEY SCHOOLS Data show disciplinary actions
The state said there are inconsistencies with the data and cautioned against comparing school
Residents' reactions run the gamut
Love him or hate him. As might have been expected, few Valley residents are holding the middle