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Traficant says jail term is inevitable
YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. said he will be incarcerated. "I am going to go to
BUSH NEEDS TRADE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Tax rebates, lower interest rates and fiscal stimuli can do only so much to
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES American League Kansas City 8, Detroit 2 Baltimore 5, Boston 3 Chicago
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Riverbank cleanup set
Riverbank cleanup set LOWELLVILLE -- The River Runs Thru Lowellville, Mahoning River Bank Clean-Up
Sharpsville historical group sets up 'Antiques On the Road' appraisal
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- If you think that old urn sitting in your garage has some value, you might want
EAST PALESTINE City finishes screenings for fire chief
EAST PALESTINE -- All six candidates remain in contention for fire chief, city manager Gary Clark
Wilson gets first baseball win
Girard's Steve Procner pitched his second straight no-hitter in a 10-0 win over LaBrae. YOUNGSTOWN
LISBON Detective: Man admitted killing
Authorities say the defendant confessed the murder to a police officer. By NORMAN LEIGH
YOUNGSTOWN Caregiver charged in stabbing of man, 89
The man barely survived the attack, a prosecutor said. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy St. John's wort study creates confusion
Q. I have been taking St. John's wort for the past three years for mild depression. There is
YOUNGSTOWN Minister calls on group to help SOS
Flashing porch lights and donated old cell phones reprogrammed to dial 911 will help Save Our
KIMBELL TRIAL Other testimony
Testimony from the first trial given by Richard Osborne, manager of the Heritage Hills Trailer Park,
Health care has many job openings
The shortage of health-care workers is expected to last until at least 2010. By DON SHILLING
Consul says Israel lags in war of words
An Israeli official has pledged to provide more information. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
WELLSVILLE WTC victim to be laid to rest
Catherine Salter's remains were discovered among the rubble several months ago. By NORMAN LEIGH
Rotary's check for riverwalk sets record for civic groups
The first phase of the $5 million project is under way. WARREN -- The Rotary Club of Warren
AUSTINTOWN Duzzny blasts ODOT's plans
Local officials want to meet and discuss the I-80 causeway, but ODOT's district deputy director said
South Side man pleads innocent to three charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 28-year-old South Side man accused of firing a gun toward a car, in which his 3
Minister calls on group to help SOS
Flashing porch lights and donated old cell phones reprogrammed to dial 911 will help Save Our
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Rick and Vicki (Minkler) Palmer, 1435 Peach Tree Court, Columbus, are announcing the birth of their
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Daniel and Sara Ferreri, 628 W. Wilson, Struthers, boy, April 7 (Correction). John
WARREN Plea ends trial in shooting of baby
The plea came two days after the defendant's criminal trial started. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
TV minister supports call for zero tolerance
Don't take another chance on priests who molest children, a TV minister says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
NEW CASTLE Jury hears testimony from 1998 trial
Thomas Kimbell told police he smoked crack cocaine the day of the murders. By LAURE CIOFFI
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY Youngstown will honor local teen volunteers
The youths volunteer for organizations ranging from nursing homes to the Special Olympics. By
GIRARD POLICE Budget woes force possible service cuts
Escorting business people to banks and unlocking vehicles may be cut. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
SOFTBALL Poland suffers 1st loss in MAC
Howland won 3-2 on a walk with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh. HOWLAND -- Howland's
NEW CASTLE Houses had been unlivable
The owners spent time in Mercer County Jail in mid-2000 for failing to make court-ordered
YOUNGSTOWN Lawyer seeks dismissal of weapons charge
The motion is rooted in a recent ruling from the 1st District Court of Appeals. By BOB JACKSON
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Columbiana moves into lead
Pitcher Brett Seybert has 64 strikeouts in 39 innings. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
HERMITAGE City seeks grant for technical park
The city is putting up $1.3 million, and its development partner will put in $2 million.
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Leaders report on improvement effort
The district has improved in 10 of 16 targeted academic areas, and lost ground in six. By RON COLE
April 15
April 15 Burglary: A 1999 Yamaha motorcycle was stolen from the 100 block of County Green Drive.
COLLEGE NOTES Area schools and students
Geneva College BEAVER FALLS, Pa. -- Rob Lowe, a junior on the track team, has been honored by the
HONOREES Youth Service Day
BOARDMAN Lindsey Tamulonis CAMPBELL Amy Sebest CANFIELD Amy Doran John Sinsheimer
HELP WANTED Health care
The health-care industry has a short supply of people for these jobs, with hourly pay rates: ONE
YSU
YSU Softball team loses twice CLEVELAND -- Youngstown State was blanked twice by Cleveland State
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN REGIONAL AIRPORT Consultant to work on getting business
The economic development consultant will be paid with anti-terrorism funds. By STEPHEN SIFF
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Russell T. Hutchinson, 23, of 55 E. Shenango Street,
YOUNGSTOWN Bar owner pleads to reduced charges
The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor zoning violation in a plea agreement. By BOB JACKSON
Investigation continues after officials' arrests
Other arrests may be made in the case, a detective said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and DENISE DICK
Contraband cash awaits rightful owners
Contraband cash awaits rightful owners LIBERTY -- Nearly $95,000 is up for grabs. Police Chief
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Vote accordingly on tax, state officials urge voters
The county treasurer said she needs more money to pay staff and mail property tax bills. By NORMAN
MAHONING COUNTY TRIAL Sebring police officer says he felt his life was in danger
The officer said he feared being shot during the arrest. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Fire destroys home in West Middlesex, Pa.
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- A malfunctioning clothes dryer caused a fire that gutted the interior of a
WEATHERSFIELD Cost for addition to school found to be under budget
By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MINERAL RIDGE -- The cost of a 17,100-square-foot
EAST PALESTINE Self-esteem program set at school
The two-hour session is intended as a self-esteem booster. EAST PALESTINE -- May 21 will be
YAO MING Chinese star could be top NBA draft pick
Yao Ming is 7-foot-6 and regards Charles Barkley as his model player. By ROBERT MARQUAND THE
WARREN Police union disputes language in contract
An ordinance to apply for a grant connected to the Warren bike trail passed. By DENISE DICK
HERMITAGE Board ratifies contract that includes raises
Workers will get annual pay raises of 3.25 and 3.5 percent. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
Graduates with honor
The boys attended program sessions two days a week for 23 weeks. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Man dies of gunshot
Man dies of gunshot YOUNGSTOWN -- An 18-year-old man has died after a shooting on the city's North
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY As steel industry crumbles, it's retirees who fall hard
There are plenty of people to be mad at. The government. The owners of failed LTV Steel. Even the
Meeting postponed
Meeting postponed YOUNGSTOWN -- A meeting planned by Elizabeth Baptist Church for 5 p.m. Friday at
Program leaders report on improvement effort
The district has improved in 10 of 16 targeted academic areas, and lost ground in six. By RON COLE
Neighborhood benefits from fast YPD response
Opinion: Neighborhood benefits from fast YPD response EDITOR: On April 15, at approximately 4 p.m., a
Downed wire causes power outage in Salem
Downed wire causes power outage in Salem SALEM -- A downed wire near an electrical substation on
Bland sets four records in meet
Boardman cruised to the overall girls title. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUSTINTOWN
Pickets counter pro-Israel gathering
The Jewish center here became the focal point for conflicting local views concerning the Mideast.
NEW CASTLE Witness's testimony differs in Kimbell retrial
Doctors estimate the victims died within minutes of being attacked. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
17TH DISTRICT FEC gets complaint about Ryan loan
The complaint was filed by the father of a former congressional candidate. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Valley rallies will feature 2 differing views
A protester said tonight's demonstration will be peaceful. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION
Fitch's Tate sprint king
The Falcon standout won the 100-, 200- and 400-meters. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF