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WHEN AUTHORS FEEL 'USED'
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Authors probably have mixed feelings about used-book stores. After all, writers
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
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WEATHERSFIELD RTI more than doubles 1st-quarter earnings over last year's
WEATHERSFIELD -- RTI International reported first-quarter earnings more than twice last year's total
GIRARD General fund deficit is worse than thought
Comments about the audits were limited because the reports haven't been made public. By TIM YOVICH
Man charged in robberies, mugging
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Police said they linked a city man to two convenience store robberies and a
LORDSTOWN Students hear and see drinking, driving effects
The speaker was paralyzed in a car crash a year after graduating from high school. By DENISE DICK
PENNSYLVANIA All's well in new bill
Legislators say the bill is limited in its powers. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
YOUNGSTOWN YSU resists plea to allow alcohol
YSU prohibits alcohol in all five of its resident halls, even if a student is 21. By RON COLE
MAHONING REPUBLICANS Hanni's pick for party chief faces drug charges
The candidate will return to county court next month. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Leetonia to get school money
LEETONIA -- Schools Superintendent Thomas Inchak said the more than $600,000 the Ohio Controlling
YOUNGSTOWN Man pleads guilty in child-sex case
The charge was reduced from rape. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --
COLUMBIANA CO. Victim accuses ex-tenant
A county grand jury will next review the case and decide on an indictment. By NORMAN LEIGH
YOUNGSTOWN Fox airs 1st part of rep's interview
'You better beat me on appeal, or there will be no IRS,' the congressman said. By PETER H.
MAHONING COUNTY Petro: Nothing serious in audit
A final report on county credit card policies will be issued after the May 7 primary. By DAVID
MAHONING COUNTY Chamber backs sales tax renewal
The chamber says tax revenue is needed for the county government to maintain progress. By BOB
City delays 4 lots' sale for details
The city wants to be sure that development and financing plans are in place. By HAROLD GWIN
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Do you ever feel like you could just scream?
Years ago, my aunt, who lived in a Chicago high-rise, took us onto its freight elevator and let us
To serve time
To serve time WARREN -- A 36-year-old Brookfield man, convicted of four counts of gross sexual
KIMBELL TRIAL Other testimony
Gino Sapanero, 45, a truck driver heading west on U.S. Route 422 the day of the killings, said he
YOUNGSTOWN 4 investment salesmen say they were duped
Regulators should focus on stopping promoters of risky investments, one broker said. By CYNTHIA
Arrest in murder
Arrest in murder YOUNGSTOWN -- City police arrested a third man in last month's murder of a 29-
Congressman files for new trial
The congressman wants 30 days to provide more evidence supporting his request for a new trial. By
SAWHILL TUBULAR Maneely acquires 3 plants
The new owners intend to keep the plants operating. SHARON, Pa. -- The Sawhill Tubular plants in
YOUNGSTOWN Loud music charge is 7th
YOUNGSTOWN -- Lamar Adams will dance to the music in court -- again. Adams, 20, of Granite Street,
ATHLETIC TRAINING
ATHLETIC TRAINING Speed Training, Jump Stretch, Power Training and Bosu classes -- The two-hour
NILES Couple who tried to hide body are freed
The man died of an overdose, police think. NILES -- A man and woman have been let out of jail
Pupils' cleanup project
Pupils' cleanup project YOUNGSTOWN -- About 25 Hayes Middle School pupils will do a community
LAKE MILTON Teen battles for veterans
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER LAKE MILTON -- Nikki Mendicino is a champion of
PREP FOOTBALL Warren safety rated as Ohio's No. 1 prospect
Prescott Burgess will be the player to watch this fall; Ursuline's Louis Irizarry is ranked No. 3.
WARREN Man on trial in shooting of baby
The baby was seriously injured in the shooting, police said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Chancellor denies knowing of allegation
The priest is now with the Diocese of Saginaw, Mich. YOUNGSTOWN -- A new complaint of sexual
LAWRENCE COUNTY Jury sees murder-scene photos
The defense attorney said the bloody photos would prejudice the jury against his client. By LAURE
Shooting death of man, 46, is city's 13th homicide of '02
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city recorded its 13th homicide of the year this morning after a 46-year-old man
State rep races crucial for tri-county's future
Opinion: Of all the issues the Ohio General Assembly must deal with over the next two years, the state's
PREP SOFTBALL Mooney resumes fast pace
Jackson-Milton won without a hit, while Western Reserve and Lakeview stayed unbeaten. WARREN --
EAST PALESTINE Farm market lacks vendors
EAST PALESTINE -- Without more vendor interest, there won't be a farmers market downtown this
AUSTINTOWN Judge orders Saadey to begin his sentence
The felon had a firearm and is on a suicide watch. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
REUNIONS
XGustavus Alumni will hold a banquet May 18 at Gustavus Elementary School beginning with a social
CAMPBELL Operator of animal shelter pleads innocent in cat theft
CAMPBELL -- The operator of an animal rescue group has pleaded innocent to misdemeanor charges in
SPLIT VISION -- Pazicni explains to sixth-graders how placement of a hawk's eyes allows the bird to
SPLIT VISION -- Pazicni explains to sixth-graders how placement of a hawk's eyes allows the bird to
WARREN Theft case ends with guilty plea
The defendant could get up to 13 years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
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Thanks to Traficant for all he's done for Valley
Opinion: Thanks to Traficant for all he's done for Valley EDITOR: Now that Jimbo's time in office
PREP BASEBALL Repec directs Boardman to SVC victory
Steve Varkony tossed a five-inning no-hitter for Crestview. BOARDMAN -- Matt Repec homered,
YSU
YSU Men's basketball YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior guard Ryan Patton was named the 2002 Dom Rosselli Most
Politicians to debate
Politicians to debate HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Pa. State Rep. Michael Gruitza, D-7th, and James Lumpp,
"Anywhere you look, you read about the problems with alcohol on college campuses. To be more lenient
"Anywhere you look, you read about the problems with alcohol on college campuses. To be more lenient
BOXING Lou Bizzarro Jr. on Expo Dome fight card
Another member of the Bizzarro family, lightweight Ernie, will be making his first appearance in the
FARRELL Soil sinks housing proposal
An agency fears that whatever might be buried on-site could require an expensive cleanup. By
CAPTIVE AUDIENCE -- Ashley Harvey, center, and, from left, Alyssa Pompeii, Gina Strabala, Amanda
CAPTIVE AUDIENCE -- Ashley Harvey, center, and, from left, Alyssa Pompeii, Gina Strabala, Amanda
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Kelly Childs, 1203 Idaho Road, Austintown, boy, April 23. Salem