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Russo, Bland hit often, spark Spartans to title
Boardman's two aces accounted for all but two points, as the Spartans clinched the SVC crown. By
INDIA'S WAYWARD TRAJECTORY
Opinion: INDIA'S WAYWARD TRAJECTORY Los Angeles Times: Put yourself in the shoes of Pakistan's President
Motorcycle crash suit
Motorcycle crash suit YOUNGSTOWN -- A Salem man, injured when his motorcycle crashed on Western
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Beaver Local 71, Wilson 38 Fitch 69, Warren Harding 50
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE South Range girls turn back Lowellville for 15th victory
Crystal Schuler's strong finished helped the Raiders to a 44-38 win that kept them tied for the
Drinking, driving is deadly
Picture this scenario. A group of friends are walking down the road. Some genius comes up with a
Placed on probation
Placed on probation Kentucky's football team was banned from a bowl game next season and forced to
SHARON National Fuel customers get gas rate increase again
They are paying about 60 percent more for natural gas than a year ago. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
BOYS BASKETBALL Maplewood scores enough to beat Wildcats
Compass Education Center has won eight straight games. By SAL MARINO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
YEAR-TEAMG1-2020-2930-3940-4950+TOTLNG PAPTS
PM/ 1994-Eagles60/00/00/00/00/00/000/00 1995-49ers71/15/55/51/20/012/134027/2963 1996-
1Eighty-two civilian jobs in fields such as transportation, supply and property maintenance at the
1Eighty-two civilian jobs in fields such as transportation, supply and property maintenance at the
AREA YOUTH SOCCER RESULTS
AREA YOUTH SOCCER RESULTS VALLEY SPORTS CUP STANDINGS W-L-TPoints Boys Varsity Cardinal
Funding disparity apparent
Jim Traficant's congressional campaign spent more than twice as much as it took in during the second
DATES OF SIGNIFICANCE Who's the best match?
Formal date occasions -- weddings, dances, dinners and parties -- pop up all the time. Here are just
Geneva routed by Cedarville, 90-59
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. -- Josh Gast hit for 22 points while Dave Dingeman added 19 points off the bench
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Details considered on sales tax ballot
More than half the revenue from a proposed tax increase should go toward paying to house prisoners
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER WARREN -- Bankrupt CSC Ltd. just might succeed in
Club seats officers for upcoming year
YOUNGSTOWN -- The installation of officers was a highlight of the Jan. 27 meeting of the American
Are secret meetings a waste of energy -- who knows?
Opinion: Vice President Dick Cheney is jealously guarding the identities of the men and (we presume) women
WEATHERSFIELD School board delays full-time kindergarten
The district is looking for computers for pupils who don't have them at home. MINERAL RIDGE --
OHIO SENATE Dem leader is optimistic
The Republicans are expected to raise a lot more money, the Senate minority leader said. By JEFF
YOUNGSTOWN Probation violation lands woman in jail
Cocaine was found in the woman's system after a random drug test ordered by the court. By BOB
MERCER, PA. Mich. man sentenced for rape
The Mercer native was in the area for his father's funeral when the crime occurred. By MARY
GIRARD Judge: Exclude court from audit
The mayor says Judge Bernard just doesn't like what he's hearing from the state auditor. By TIM
A LOOK BACK
SUPER BOWL XXXIV St. Louis 23, Tennessee 16 Georgia Dome (Atlanta, Ga.) January 30, 2000
Mayor to WRTA: Find out costs for relocation
The WRTA board also will put renewal of the 2-mill operating levy on the May ballot. By MARALINE
REGION School kids will participate in Mahoning River cleanup
Classes will study different aspects of the river and its role in the community. By DENISE DICK
COLUMBUS Bills would toughen child-rape penalties
A Senate bill would provide no parole eligibility if a child rapist used a weapon during the crime.
BOARDMAN Cruiser hits car, killing motorist
Both vehicles were headed north on Southern Boulevard, the patrol said. BOARDMAN -- For the second
CRAIG BEACH Cleveland-area developer targets village for homes
A federal tax credit is needed before construction of the homes can start. By IAN HILL
SUMMARY OF PAST SUPER BOWLS
Super Bowl I Jan. 15, 1967 At Los Angeles--61,946 Kansas City01000--10 Green Bay77147--35
WESTERN PA. NFG decreases gas rates to consumers 2%
The announcement follows word that rates will probably drop again in August. SHARON, Pa. --
BOARDMAN Verdict in false charge: $1.8 million
The jury deliberated two days before returning the verdict. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
A DEFINING MOMENT Where do you stand in the relationship?
Possible dates, their advantages and disadvantages: Just a friend: Someone you've know for awhile,
Credit card probe
Credit card probe AUSTINTOWN -- Two local residents told police here Thursday that someone used
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
By VERONICA GORLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER It's time for the big dance. You have the perfect
ICL/TCL GIRLS Hack's double-double sparks Ridge
Western Reserve beat McDonald to remain tied with South Range. VIENNA -- Tiffany Hack collected a
WARREN LTV keeps coke plant hot as sale talks pass deadline
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Some production workers have been called back to work. WARREN -- The
SOUTH PYMATUNING Official: Settlement saved money
The case had dragged on for five years before a state appeals court sent it into mediation. By
DISTRICT ROUNDUP Fitch beats Warren as Buhro scores 34
Hubbard won to keep pace with Girard in the Trumbull Athletic Conference. WARREN -- Kim Buhro, a
'No' to tax until county officials act responsibly
Opinion: 'No' to tax until county officials act responsibly EDITOR: Just recently the voters of this
MAHONING COUNTY Commission won't split funds between shelters
One group wanted some of the license fee pot last year. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Will her memoir be coming-out for Rosie?
Will her memoir be coming-out for Rosie? NEW YORK -- In Rosie O'Donnell's upcoming memoir, talk
WRESTLING Joe Murray EOWL's top choice
The Austintown Fitch sophomore wrestles at 215. Joe Murray, a sophomore at Austintown Fitch High
Heritage Hall of Fame to induct 8 members
A newspaper publisher, a firefighter and one of Harding's greatest stars are among this year's
AT A GLANCE Jeff Wilkins
Team: St. Louis Rams. Position: Kicker. Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 205 pounds. Birthdate:
REGION
REGION Austintown Eat 'n Park schedules a job fair AUSTINTOWN -- The new Eat 'n Park Restaurant
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT U Dr. J. Ray Bernat of Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center will speak at
Penguins replace Steelers as focus
PITTSBURGH -- For many sports fans in Steel Town, hockey season doesn't begin until the Steelers'
MAHONING COUNTY Traficant refuses to give list to election board official
The congressman said the information is part of an investigation he is conducting. By DAVID
Financial activity for July 1 to Dec. 31, 2001, for congressmen and congressional candidates.
Financial activity for July 1 to Dec. 31, 2001, for congressmen and congressional candidates.
Girard mayor to appoint city's new fire chief
Girard mayor to appoint city's new fire chief GIRARD -- Mayor James Melfi says he will appoint
GIRARD Indalex workers ratify a three-year contract
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN GIRARD -- By a 2-1 margin, union members ratified a three-year contract
MERCER COUNTY Sharon stages big comeback, tips Grove City for 17th win
The Tigers climbed out of a 20-point hole to a 63-58 victory that kept them undefeated in the
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Thursday's Scores EAST Alderson-Broaddus 93, Fairmont St. 89 Ashland 79,
MAHONING COUNTY Plan includes the courts in Campbell, Struthers
The board wants judges to be full time, instead of part time. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Post office honors 21 for service
YOUNGSTOWN -- Twenty-one postal workers, including a clerk who coordinates a program that offers
GAIL WHITE What is so fan-tastic about watching football?
What's all the fuss about, anyway? The football craze has about crazed me into insanity. This
TEAM STATISTICS
TEAM COMPARISON OFFENSEN.E.St.L. GAMES (Won-Lost)11-514-2 FIRST DOWNS292357 Rushing101104
Firemen's auxiliary installs officers
BROOKFIELD -- Members of Brookfield Township Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary who will head the
LAKE ERIE Groups seek ban on oil drilling
Among the bill's co-sponsors are three area legislators. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
CANFIELD Starr pleads innocent to phone harassment
The owner of B & amp;R Wholesale Tire said he is not capable of making the threats. CANFIELD
CENTURY 21 PAINT Brothers ordered to serve jail time
The defense attorney asked that his 71-year-old client be put on house arrest. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
TAC GIRLS Girard jumps on opportunity to blast way past Champion
A 19-0 run over two quarters enabled the Indians to turn a 26-20 deficit into a 67-46 victory. By
LOCAL
LOCAL Trgovac hired by Panthers CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Mike Trgovac, was named defensive line coach
FARRELL Pacsi prison release is scheduled
Federal court records show she's already paid back more than 15 percent of the money she took.
Mahoning River cleanup trickles along
Opinion: With an agreement between the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and the U.S. Army Corps of
Traficant refuses to give list to election board official
The congressman said the information is part of an investigation he is conducting. By DAVID
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES Saturday -- 7 p.m. 1st--Purse $10,500, Clm $4,000, 3-U, 6 Fr. Judge
LAWRENCE COUNTY 78-year-old fights ban on him at center
A judge will decide if the county violated the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act. By LAURE CIOFFI
YMCA fund-raiser
YMCA fund-raiser YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown YMCA will have its second annual spin-a-thon
Signs point to plant revamp
Engineers have been assigned to the plant, and progress is being made on the design of a new car.
Has Chema left the building plan?
The consultant's reported pullout is no reflection on the project, the mayor said. By ROGER G.
edna may hall, 85YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home in Warren
edna may hall, 85YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home in Warren
NILES Board votes again to join the TCTC
The career center wants all the districts participating on the same basis. By DENISE DICK
CLUB CALENDAR
ADVISORIES XChampion Parents Advisory will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the high school media
Options remain in a bid for delay
The government wants the judge to find out if an attorney is 'ghostwriting' for Traficant. By
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Colleen M. Ritchie, 556 Miller St., Youngstown, vs. Jamie L.
Wilkins eyes 'Super' kicks
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF Growing up a Steelers fan in Austintown, St. Louis Rams
ON THE MATS Top area wrestling records
Leading records for area wrestlers, by weight class: 103 -- Stu Sanor, West Branch, 18-3; Kyle
Stem cell breakthrough
Stem cell breakthrough WASHINGTON -- Using a technique that may provide an alternative to
LEETONIA Work advances on school building
Parents will likely have the option of sending kindergarten pupils to school all day. By NANCY
ON BEING A PRO Tony Hawk's rules
There are a few rules to being a pro skateboarder, according to Hawk: 1. Don't spend your entire
JAMES A. TRAFICANT JR.
JAMES A. TRAFICANT JR. Contributors Those who donated to U.S. Rep. Traficant's campaign between