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TRAFICANT CASE Rep calls for House probe
Two Columbus attorneys assisting the congressman say he deserves a new trial. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
GIRARD Meeting to address noise at dome
A Creekside partner said he hasn't received a noise complaint for eight months. By TIM YOVICH
TIGHTER PURSE FOR AIR SAFETY
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: After the shocking ease with which the Sept. 11 hijackers sailed through airport
East Side man held on murder charge
East Side man held on murder charge YOUNGSTOWN -- A 24-year-old East Side man is being held with
YOUNGSTOWN Dems' candidate for governor won't be 'tax-hike guy'
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Although he realizes a tax increase
AUSTINTOWN Pretrial hearing set for man accused of stealing DVDs
The man faces charges of aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence. AUSTINTOWN -- A pretrial
TRUMBULL COUNTY Local doctor pleads guilty
A prosecutor is recommending that the doctor serve five years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Police arrest woman in stabbing
YOUNGSTOWN -- City police have arrested a 28-year-old woman in connection with the February throat-
KIMBELL TRIAL Other testimony
Retired state trooper Richard Matas testified that bloody footprints were found on the carpeting of
Forum Health Northside
Forum Health Northside Patrick and Erin Blakeman, 265 Santa Fe Trail, Boardman, girl, April 23.
PREP SOFTBALL LaRosa records third no-hitter; Mooney rolls
McDonald swept a doubleheader from Girard. WARREN -- Melissa LaRosa threw her third career no-
PHAR-MOR Chain's leaders face scrutiny
The company's creditors say money is being wasted. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR
BOARDMAN Many seek revise of gun-use laws
Officials are hoping for new legislation on gun use. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
NEW CASTLE, PA. Fire marshal blames arson for blazes
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A state police fire marshal said arson was the cause of fires that destroyed one
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials of state group urge sales tax
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- Officials of a statewide organization are to
ELLSWORTH Myers Equipment at center of suit
The shareholder says she was frozen out of a family business and denied adequate dividends. By DON
Worker assaulted
Worker assaulted AUSTINTOWN -- A Kerrybrook Drive man was in critical condition in St. Elizabeth
Knill motivated to excel
Poland's pitching ace and inspirational leader gets up every morning at 5:30 to work out. By JOE
2002 INDUCTEES
1940s The Four Knights Swan Silvertones 1950s The Chantels The Clovers The Five Keys The
YOUNGSTOWN Coroner identifies man shot outside Hillman Street bar
YOUNGSTOWN -- The office of the Mahoning County coroner has identified a man who was shot to death
WARREN Councilmen share concerns about who will use bike trail
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Some council members are concerned about
The following are excepts from Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's column dealing with sexual abuse by priests.
The following are excepts from Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's column dealing with sexual abuse by priests.
YOUNGSTOWN S. Side man charged with child endangering
A fracas began after police drew their weapons. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 28-year-old South Side man faces
FirstEnergy offering free tree seedlings
AKRON -- FirstEnergy Corp., through four of its electric utility operating companies -- Ohio Edison,
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Beware: pet stores sell puppies from puppy mills
Opinion: Beware: pet stores sell puppies from puppy mills EDITOR: Another pet store is about to open
NEW CASTLE Witness's testimony changes from first Kimbell trial to retrial
Doctors estimate the victims died within minutes of being attacked. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
SHENANGO VALLEY 7 indicted, 5 from area, in check scam
More than $150,000 was taken from at least 13 financial institutions, authorities said. By HAROLD
LIBERTY SCHOOLS Board to rework regulations
LIBERTY -- The board of education will rework, then reintroduce a policy regulating school booster
RMI TITANIUM Plant set to close 3-4 weeks in July
The planned shutdown would be cut short or canceled if the mill gets an influx of new orders. By
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT U Richard Duffett of Austintown, who is running for Mahoning County Republican
Campbell board to get new wiring bids
CAMPBELL -- The board of education will rebid work pertaining to the installation of wiring and
NEWTON FALLS Tape shows cop hitting woman on head twice while arresting her
The police officer's actions were recorded by a cruiser video camera. PEGGY SINKOVICH and
"People are saying: 'We can do better, and we have to act individually and collectively.' "
"People are saying: 'We can do better, and we have to act individually and collectively.' "
Trucker accused of holding woman captive
Trucker accused of holding woman captive DUBLIN, Ga. -- A plea for help scrawled on a bathroom
PULASKI TOWNSHIP SLAYINGS Prosecutors exclude relative as killer
Thomas Kimbell avoided looking at pictures of the children's bodies. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Historian will speak on Crawford Co. blacks
Historian will speak on Crawford Co. blacks MERCER, Pa. -- The Underground Railroad and
Judge sentences man in dogfighting
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 24-year-old East Side man, already serving 18 months in prison on two felony
YOUNGSTOWN Man faces charge of intimidation
YOUNGSTOWN -- The case of a man accused of threatening a witness in municipal court as he awaited a
TRUMBULL COUNTY Police officer pleads guilty
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A part-time Howland Township police
NEWTON FALLS Officers' accounts differ on altercation
The police officer has not been criminally charged, and city officials say they are not
A softball game worth playing
Mark May 9 on your calendar and pray it doesn't rain. For the first time since 1997, the softball
PHAR-MOR Creditors target chain's leaders
They say the co-CEOs are biased toward their own buyout bid. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS
MAHONING VALLEY Benefits extension has unintended negative effect
One official said state employees are working overtime to get the benefit extensions processed
TALIBAN
TALIBAN Most-wanted list U.S. officials have named a few key Taliban leaders who pose a threat
Embezzling sentence
Embezzling sentence YOUNGSTOWN -- Sallie J. Carlson, 48, of Perkins-Jones Road, Warren, was
Vehicular homicide
Vehicular homicide GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Timothy Liszka, 20, of Edgewood Drive, is free on his own
BOARDMAN Gun laws get review
Officials are hoping for new legislation on gun use. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN Engineering company seeks to buy downtown building
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Kurt Seidler wants to move his small but
17TH DISTRICT Ryan's loan raises concern
The congressional candidate and his campaign treasurer will not disclose the name of the loan's co-
OHIO SCHOOLS Taft's rep makes area visit
Teachers across the state are concerned that their schools aren't funded properly. By RON COLE
17TH DISTRICT FEC gets complaint about Ryan loan
The complaint was filed by the father of a former congressional candidate. By DAVID SKOLNICK
WARREN Cops get pay raise in contract
A one-year contract was approved in 2000 when police and other city employees took a one-year wage
Abuse is virus, bishop writes
The bishop said he would not tolerate sexual abuse by priests. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
GAIL WHITE Foster parents open homes and hearts to kids
Last year, Mahoning County Children Services needed to place 167 children in foster care because of