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YSU will add 18-20 new recruits to team
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University football coach
WARM GESTURE
Poland pupils are making quilts to help comfort family members who lost loved ones. By JOHN
Spirits not down in cellar
John Robic is certainly not giving up on his Youngstown State University men's basketball team this
YOUNGSTOWN Talks to lead to 911 call contract
Guards have taken numerous sharp objects from visitors at city hall's doors. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
VALENTINE'S DAY A gift from the heart
By LAURA SAMUEL MEYN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Although store-bought chocolates, flowers and even
PHAR-MOR Managers' departure boosts bonus plan fund by $70,000
Rewarding loyalty is less costly than hiring new managers, the company says. THE VINDICATOR By
Meshel for Strickland
Meshel for Strickland YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland announced that Harry Meshel, a former
BOARDMAN 5-year plan envisions parks recreation center
The recreation center could be built as early as 2004. JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
Inmates aren't entitled to go on donated organ lists
Opinion: Inmates aren't entitled to go on donated organ lists EDITOR: "Inmate's heart transplant renews
Total crime drops 7.1 percent
The biggest jump came in the rape category; the biggest drop came in motor vehicle thefts. By
CITY SERIES
CITY SERIES League All games Rayen6-014-5 Chaney3-26-12 Canton Timken2-33-14 Wilson0-61-17
BLOCK WATCH What members do
Point out "sore spots" to the proper authorities. Try to persuade their neighbors to keep well-
TRUMBULL COUNTY 1 of 4 suspects says robbery was his idea
The defendant said he had physical and mental control over his co-defendants. By TIM YOVICH
COLUMBIANA Ideas for funding sewage plant
The city can pay only 40 percent of the project with grants. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Herbert L. Carter, 47, of 116 N. Lane Ave., Youngstown, and
PENGUINS OF THE YEAR Past winners
1996 -- Ed O'Neill 1997 -- Carmen Policy 1998 -- Ron Jaworski 1999 -- Dom Rosselli, Steve
Thiel College to honor 11 in Founders Day ceremony
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Thiel College will honor nine faculty and staff members and two local businessmen
BOYS BASKETBALL Poland pounds the ball inside, tops Canfield to stay unbeaten in MAC
Post players Bill Bartos and David McGarry teamed for 30 points. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS
Actress gives her heart to Fla. school program
Actress gives her heart to Fla. school program MIAMI -- Cameron Diaz has chosen Adopt-A-Classroom,
YOUNGSTOWN LTV's plan to pay millions to execs comes under fire
LTV said it must pay crucial employees or they will leave the company in its final months. THE
YOUNGSTOWN No-shows confuse clients, court
Court officials are waiting to find out whether the lawyer is coming back. By BOB JACKSON
SALEM BUSINESSES Clergyman backs plan to regulate
The city has no adult-oriented businesses. SALEM -- Councilwoman Alma Apicella, R-at large, is
Pike mulls appeals race
LISBON -- Judge C. Ashley Pike of Columbiana County Common Pleas Court, is pondering a campaign for
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA After slow start, Kennedy Catholic wins by 22
Slippery Rock kept the score close in the first half. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
REGION
REGION Parker Hannifin Corp. sees a drop in orders CLEVELAND -- Parker Hannifin Corp., which has
LIBERTY Trustee: We need to hire new official
A Liberty trustee wants the board to fill the administrator's post before she leaves. By TIM
WPIAL BASKETBALL 'Canes capture another crown
New Castle capped its eighth WPIAL Section 3-AAAA title in 10 years by defeating North Allegheny.
CHANEY-MOONEY Cowboys post 52-44 victory in inter-conference contest
Chaney's Roy Austin had his string of double-doubles broken. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Clarence Smith, Saternow bestowed honors at banquet
The event was the 12th annual YSU Scholarship/Ring Dinner. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners OK work on buildings
One commissioner said the improvements are at least five years overdue. By BOB JACKSON
GAIL WHITE For all I no, my boys will understand someday
I wish my children could understand all the love in my "no." When my 3-year-old wants a lollipop
THE LID IS OFF
Opinion: THE LID IS OFF Washington Post: President Bush this week issued a budget wrapped in the American
WASHINGTON Call-up of Guard, reservists puts pinch on safety forces
About 70,000 Guard and reserve troops are protecting U.S. bases in Europe, flying over America's
REGIONAL AIRPORT Pretrial hearing for pilot likely in March
The Vienna police chief said some of the passengers were afraid to get on the plane. By PEGGY
Suit against hospital dismissed
The counselor was convicted of sex-related charges and sentenced to prison in 1999. SALEM -- A
Prayer vigil is planned for the Asente family
Prayer vigil is planned for the Asente family GIRARD -- A prayer vigil for the Asente family will
MAHONING COUNTY Wrongful-death suit seeks $5M from killers
A similar suit was filed by Biondillo's family in May 1999, then was dropped. By BOB JACKSON
Tax filing assistance
Tax filing assistance YOUNGSTOWN -- Assistance with the filing of income tax returns for the
City workers remove sidewalk star
A GM financing company is suing Traficant for repossession of a car he leased in 1999. By MARALINE
INDIANS SCHEDULE Ticket procedures, schedule & amp; promotions
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians will begin sales of single game tickets for the 2002 regular
ANNUAL EVENT Polish Arts Club to award scholarships at reception
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Polish Arts Club will hold its annual tea and scholarship reception from 1 to 4
MAHONING COUNTY Man faces charges after police chase
AUSTINTOWN -- A Youngstown man is facing several charges after a chase with police Tuesday night.
YOUNGSTOWN 8 men facing drug charges
Police arrested men with cocaine, marijuana and prescription Klonopin. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city
Strickland taps Meshel
Strickland taps Meshel YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland announced that Harry Meshel, a
Work on Pa. Route 18 will cause travel delays
Work on Pa. Route 18 will cause travel delays HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Motorists are advised that work on
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Franceschelli nets Struthers triumph
His 3-pointer with two seconds left helped the Wildcats beat Niles. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
STANDINGS Horizon League
MEN ConferenceAll Games WLPCTWLPCT Wis.-Milwaukee82.800139.591 Butler73.700203.870
TV crew aids effort to battle house fire
TV crew aids effort to battle house fire LOS ANGELES -- Crew members from a TV show about a lawyer
Man arraigned on drug charge
YOUNGSTOWN -- A man whom authorities say they arrested as he prepared suspected crack cocaine was
Police seize cash, car and drugs
AUSTINTOWN -- Police made two traffic stops recently that resulted in seizures of cash, a car and
Pregnant woman assaulted by man
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 32-year-old pregnant South Side woman whom police found lying beside a car on the
SALEM Woman's killer dies of heart attack in prison
Gordon Reynolds had reported being ill days before his death. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Freedom of information threatened by attacks
Opinion: Freedom of the press, guaranteed to Americans by the First Amendment of the Constitution, is a right
Intact -- for now
Intact -- for now Baseball's contraction plan folded. All the teams are staying, at least for
LAWRENCE COUNTY Property values being re-evaluated
Scanners were distributed for emergencies. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Tosha Floyd and James C. Simmons Jr., 393 W. Warren Ave., Youngstown, girl, Feb. 5.
Agency delays naming a director
SALEM -- An agency that handles animal welfare efforts in the area has postponed choosing a
WEDNESDAY
The Jackson-Milton Local Board of Education, will have a special board meeting to discuss possible
Ohio on the losing end of 'pet projects' game
Opinion: Here's a recently revealed fact that should make the blood of every Ohioan boil: Despite having the
TRAFICANT TRIAL Both sides begin review of juror questionnaires
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- Hawktime Inc. It's the only new name
Voters reject school levy
Of more than 4,000 registered voters in the school district, 653 went to the polls Tuesday. By
GETTING IT RIGHT
ULowellville High School Principal Gene Jones said he does not collect money during the school's
POLICE BLOTTER Canfield, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY JAN. 28 Theft: A set of left-handed golf clubs in a
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,3.003.14 Banc One,.84,35.0035.01 Clear Channel, 43.97
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, 2759 Lipkey Road, North Jackson, will serve pasta
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge OKs hearing for Fiorenzo
An expungement would seal the former county engineer's criminal record. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Peters' goal nets United win over Sebring
His 3-pointer with 20 seconds left subdued the Trojans and dropped them into a tie for the league
GREENVILLE Budget proposal has 24% tax boost
Property owners will have to dig a little deeper to meet this year's tax bill. By HAROLD GWIN
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Springfield registers 15th victory
The Tigers remained undefeated in the ICL with a 54-33 win over McDonald. By DOUG CHAPIN
SHARON Cops ask public to share tapes of brawl at game
Police said the investigation will take some time to complete because so many people were involved.
WARREN CSC asks judge to approve bonuses for workers who collected payments
The bankrupt steelmaker also intends to turn over a $1.2 million lawsuit settlement to its lenders.
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COLUMBUS Valley Democrats give low marks to speech by Taft
But Rep. Charles Blasdel of East Liverpool, a Republican, was predictably supportive. By JEFF
VALLEY POLITICS Alberty to seek seat in Ohio House District 59
The Poland resident has run for Congress twice. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Petro finishes audit of city
The audit contains findings against Avalon South, the mayor has said. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
YOUNGSTOWN Man charged with beating his girlfriend
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 45-year-old East Side man was to be arraigned today on charges of felony domestic
Block watch members say efforts pay off big
Even if you can't patrol, be a window watcher, a block watch president urges. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Car search arrest
Car search arrest YOUNGSTOWN -- An Austintown resident who failed to use a turn signal while
UReports of 600 supporters' turning out to see a Hollywood style star for Rep. Traficant placed at
UReports of 600 supporters' turning out to see a Hollywood style star for Rep. Traficant placed at