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NEWTON FALLS Work to begin soon on skate park, says official
The city parks department will set up guidelines for safety and rules of usage. By KERRI RICKARD
COLUMBIANA HOSTS gets national recognition
Crestview's HOSTS program has 57 pupils and 107 volunteer mentors. COLUMBIANA -- In its third
AUSTINTOWN Pupils get a lesson in video technology
Video teleconference technology gives students in different buildings the chance to interact. By
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Shawn and Sandra Walker, 11288 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, New Middletown, boy,
NEWTON FALLS Council sets aside meetings ordinance
Streetscape ordinances were moved to another reading. By KERRI ANN RICKARD VINDICATOR
CAMPAIGN 2002 Sawyer's war chest far outpaces rivals'
U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant raised $1,940 during the first three months of this year. By DAVID
"He has broken the public trust by breaking the law, and if he will not voluntarily leave this
"He has broken the public trust by breaking the law, and if he will not voluntarily leave this
BOARDMAN Police unravel shooting death of family pet
The dog's body was placed in a trash bin. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
WARREN Homicide victims to be honored
The names of three infants whose deaths years ago were ruled homicides just this year will be read
MAHONING COUNTY Help with prescription discounts
Senior citizens will be able to get help applying for discounts on their prescription drugs. By
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials mull creating 911 system
The new system could be in place by summer. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON --
ENDORSEMENTS
ENDORSEMENTS 17th District Democrats Democrats of the 17th District met Tuesday to endorse
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FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCIAL REPORT Congressional funds Financial activity for Jan. 1 to March 31 for congressmen
YOUNGSTOWN Goldberg's drug rehab pushes trial date back
The delay will allow Goldberg to finish a drug program. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
HERMITAGE Teachers, schools finalize panel
It is up to the neutral arbitrator to schedule a hearing date. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The arbitration
LISBON School mourns death of student
The honor student and athlete was killed in a traffic accident. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials mull a 911 system
The new system could be in place by summer. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON --
WARREN Dismiss lawsuit, city asks judge
The city contends the golf-course operator was aware he would have to pay taxes on the course. By
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indictments
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted the following: Keith Daws, 40, Drexel N.W., Warren, two
LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR CONTROL Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and
TRAFICANT CASE Two in House seek to expel lawmaker
The Poland congressman has tarnished other lawmakers, a California congresswoman said. By DAVID
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 14, Toronto 3 Detroit 9, Tampa Bay 3 Baltimore 5,
DON'T BE LEFT IN THE DARK Lights out
What if your electricity were to go out now? Would you be prepared? By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR
FOOD AND CLOTHING
Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown, 10 a.m. Thursday. Various items. Bring
WARREN Council considers adding fee to utility bills for residents
The fee would fund federally mandated storm sewer work. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SHARON Zoning appeals board denies truck parking
This is Paul Lapcevich's second battle with the city over the truck ban. SHARON, Pa. -- The city's
SHARON Shenango rafters will face charges
One of the rafters had to be pulled from the water by bystanders using a rope. By HAROLD GWIN
Bicycle accident kills Weathersfield man
Bicycle accident kills Weathersfield man WEATHERSFIELD -- A 48-year-old township man died early
MAHONING COUNTY Getting help with medicine discounts
Senior citizens will be able to get help applying for discounts on their prescription drugs. By
Sharon police officer gets promotion
SHARON, Pa. -- Sgt. Detective Mathew K. McComb will be Capt. Detective McComb effective Friday.
INFOCISION Coitsville resident gave boss suggestion for office location
The company is already considering expanding its New Castle office. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Truck accident takes out cable
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A truck accident Tuesday morning left customers in two states without many of
WARREN Council mulls adding fee to residents' utility bills
The fee would fund federally mandated storm sewer work. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Lordstown schools need library media specialist
Opinion: Lordstown schools need library media specialist EDITOR: The state oversight committee for Ohio
CORTLAND Council OKs work on street lights
Twelve mercury vapor lights will be replaced with high pressure sodium lights. CORTLAND -- City
Communities get funds
Communities get funds NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County commissioners agreed to give $70,000 to
Power play
Generator tips Don't want to put up with extended power outages? Maybe you should buy a generator.
FAIRHAVEN WORKSHOP Penguins score points
Tuesday marked the third time YSU players visited the workshop as part of a community service
Woman sentenced, man faces charges in theft, fleeing
BOARDMAN -- A Youngstown woman accused of theft and assault on a police officer at a grocery store
Asbestos cases clogging Mahoning County courts
Opinion: Judge James C. Evans of the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has sent a letter to the Ohio Supreme
POLICE CALLS Canfield, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY April 8 Drugs: Two men were arrested on drug
YOUNGSTOWN City plans handicap parking additions
Reopening Federal Street is an event to be celebrated, a bank executive said. By ROGER G. SMITH
Firefighters free man
Firefighters free man YOUNGSTOWN -- Firefighters used a rope, ladder and flexible skid Tuesday
COLUMBIANA Council to OK ordinances to improve electric system
A zoning issue and a sewer project will be discussed April 30. COLUMBIANA -- City council has
NHL PLAYOFF PREVIEW Western Conference
WESTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 Detroit (51-17-10-4) vs. No. 8 Vancouver (42-30-7-3). This season: Red
GAIL WHITE Work program gives disabled students a chance
Option IV is a work program through the Youngstown City Schools that places developmentally disabled
MAHONING VALLEY Kmart's troubles hit home
THE VINDICATOR/YOUNGSTOWN BAZETTA -- Kmart Corp.'s financial troubles have affected the Mahoning
MAHONING VALLEY Head Start, libraries get on the same page to help kids
Grants are primarily awarded for projects that will have the greatest impact on a targeted
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Austintown Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., township building, 82 Ohltown Road.
PROPOSED FEE
PROPOSED FEE Warren storm water Under legislation being considered by city council, a storm
MAHONING REPUBLICANS Mineral Ridge teacher challenges chairman
A top Republican official says the new challenge will not change the party's focus. By DAVID
BOARDS OF EDUCATION
BOARDS OF EDUCATION CHAMPION At a special meeting this week, the board: Accepted three low
In education, one size does not fit all
Opinion: American children have enough problems getting an education without yet another revisitation of the
WRTA to give away 1 free six-month pass
WRTA to give away 1 free six-month pass YOUNGSTOWN -- Western Reserve Transit Authority will award
FBI agent's affidavit details attempted murder for hire
The farmhand talked about paying an undercover agent $7,000 to kill Sandra J. Ferrante. By
NO CHEERS FOR YAHOO
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: With the exclamation point in its logo, the online mega-portal Yahoo! once
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Louise Henderson Jr., legal age, of 633 E. Dewey Ave.,