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Drugs found at school
Drugs found at school COLUMBIANA -- Police released two Columbiana High School students to their
Mayor asks for help with coke plant
WCI says its efforts to help save the coke plant were blocked. By DON SHILLING and DAVID
Elsewhere in state, tuition will rise more
The faculty union head calls YSU's economic condition anorexic. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
Suspect escapes
Suspect escapes YOUNGSTOWN -- A 31-year-old woman arrested by city police during an East Side
The congressman was talking jury tampering today when he entered the courthouse.
The congressman was talking jury tampering today when he entered the courthouse. By PATRICIA MEADE
Ursuline rallies, beats Austintown Fitch in OT
The Irish came back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to outlast Austintown Fitch. By
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XGold Torch Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet Wednesday
Center helps local citizens answer call to volunteer
Opinion: Center helps local citizens answer call to volunteer EDITOR: President George W. Bush, in his
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--Purse $10,300, Maiden Clmg $4,000, 3 yo's &
The season begins
The season begins Today is the first official day of the 2002 NASCAR season, with practice for
TRAFICANT TRIAL Selection of jurors continues
The judge distributed the completed questionnaires to the press earlier in the week and announced in
Domestic violence
Domestic violence GIRARD -- A township man who survived an attempt on his life in 1995 is now
GIRLS BASKETBALL Triplett, Holland key Rayen past Harding for 15th
By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rayen School girls basketball team's
BOARDMAN -- Scheduling conflicts with members of the Boardman Board of Park Commissioners has forced
BOARDMAN -- Scheduling conflicts with members of the Boardman Board of Park Commissioners has forced
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Lowellville, with 51-47 win, knocks W. Reserve out of first
Laura Bryer's blocked shot led to the Rockets' go-ahead points. By GARY HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
CANFIELD Seminars explore farming concerns
Two speakers at the first seminar will discuss farm-machinery safety. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
Judge overturns Hatch's conviction
Judge overturns Hatch's conviction NEWPORT, R.I. -- Richard Hatch has won again: The original
Taft: Save jobs, create more
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER CHAMPION -- To move the state's economy forward,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Driver who killed pedestrian seeks early prison release
The judge said the defendant is eligible for release. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday. There also were three secret
MAHONING COUNTY Officials to pitch sales tax renewal
The tax received strong endorsements from local labor leaders. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
AREA YOUTH SOCCER RESULTS
AREA YOUTH SOCCER RESULTS VALLEY SPORTS CUP STANDINGS W-L-TPoints Boys Varsity Cardinal
Culling of jury pool begins
The congressman was talking about jury tampering today when he entered the courthouse. By PATRICIA
Bush's war on terrorism must have a second front
Opinion: President Bush remains firm in his declaration that the United States will go after international
Burt powers Wilson girls to 43-30 win
In other games, Chaney lost to Canton Timken 62-46, and Amber Bland led Boardman to a victory over
REGION
REGION First Niles Financial declares dividend NILES -- First Niles Financial declared a cash
PHOENI
-- Dozens of female travelers have filed complaints with the Federal Aviation Administration and
Frustrated arena board to dissolve itself
One councilman is glad to see the board go. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY Groat will run as Republican
The former Austintown trustee isn't the only political defector. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
West Side culvert work receives its state funds
YOUNGSTOWN -- The second phase of a two-part project to reduce flooding on the West Side should
HIV/AIDS Need for education of blacks is stressed
The speaker said intravenous drug use by blacks is a contributing factor to the spread of AIDS. By
YSU Tuition will increase more at other Ohio universities
The faculty union head calls YSU's economic condition anorexic. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN REGION First Niles Financial declares dividend NILES -- First Niles
YOUNGSTOWN Ruling on newspaper's request is expected
The girl was a witness in a probable cause hearing for a teen charged with involuntary manslaughter.
GAIL WHITE Adoptive parents have a flair for family
As I park in the driveway of Joe and Susan Verostko in Howland, I hear the bark of a Labrador
Retirees worry about prescription benefits
For LTV retirees with high medical costs, options are limited. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
TRAFICANT TRIAL Culling of jury pool begins
The congressman was talking about jury tampering today when he entered the courthouse. By PATRICIA
SALEM Drug items found in teacher's car
The teacher told authorities the suspicious items aren't his. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
TRUMBULL COUNTY TCTC board OKs Niles, Weathersfield districts
Niles decided late last year not to sign a new five-year contract with the James center compact.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Canton Timken 62, Chaney 46 Wilson 43, Youngstown
WARREN Man faces charge of posing as cop
The defendant had a sheriff's courtesy card. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Timothy and Diane Kelty, 1235 Windel Way, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 7. Kirk
AUSTINTOWN Ex-manager at The Mill fined for noise violation
Police said they are receiving fewer reports about crime at The Mill. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
WINTER OLYMPICS Television and events
TELEVISION SCHEDULE Tonight (NBC) 8-11:30 p.m. -- Opening ceremonies, ski jumping (K90).
WARREN City removes chief of troubled golf course
Council will vote on a measure to pay off Tony Joy's loan. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and STEPHEN SIFF
MULTIFAITH DAY Religion's role after Sept. 11
By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- There's no quick fix to the problems
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GREENVILLE, PA. Council favors state help
Municipal officials and residents learned that the town budget has a deficit of more than $1
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Landing a deal at auditor's sales
Property that's put on the auction block has been seized because taxes weren't being paid on it.
Judge can only try to gag Traficant, and it's a bad idea
Opinion: U.S. District Judge Lesley Brooks Wells has every right -- indeed a duty -- to demand that U.S. Rep.
EOWL WRESTLER OF THE WEEK Kyle Kemble, Jackson-Milton
Kyle Kemble, a junior at Jackson-Milton High School, was the only Division III athlete to win a
YOUNGSTOWN Frustrated arena board to dissolve itself
The resignations weren't a major surprise. By PETER H. MILLIKEN and ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners question new property values
County officials contend the company doing reassessment is not cooperating with their consultant.
BOYS BASKETBALL Tip-in by Johnson nets Wilson a win
CANTON -- The Woodrow Wilson High boys basketball team gave itself an opportunity to gain a piece of
MAHONING COUNTY Funds to pave trash-haul roads are approved
The contribution adds up to 10 miles of extra road paving each year, officials said. By BOB
WARREN Sferra, golf course manager spar over clubhouse building
The building was constructed on city land without the benefit of a bidding process. By STEPHEN
Tax bills delayed
Tax bills delayed YOUNGSTOWN -- A computer error caused a two-day delay in distribution of
GRADING THE GOVERNMENT
Opinion: GRADING THE GOVERNMENT Chicago Tribune: There isn't a politician alive who hasn't uttered the
Drug items found in teacher's car
The teacher told authorities the suspicious items aren't his. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
KOS SLAYING Lawyer: Ricciardi strategy avoided testimony at pretrial
Perry Ricciardi will testify at trial, according to his attorney. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
MAHONING COUNTY Billing suggestion is old ground to sheriff
False-alarm billing fell through while Wellington was city police chief. By BOB JACKSON
TAC GIRLS Girard takes edge in race for the title
The Indians defeated Hubbard 56-49, avenging their only loss of the season. By BRIAN RICHESSON
GIRARD Police plan would cut costs
The police union representative says the plan will not reduce cuts in already negotiated benefits.
Columbiana sends surveys to residents about cable
COLUMBIANA -- City residents should be receiving surveys in the mail about cable television service,
Highway Tabernacle pastor to retire
AUSTINTOWN -- The Rev. Jay Alford, pastor of Highway Tabernacle for 28 years, will step down this
Win puts South Range in ICL lead
Springfield Local defeated Mathews, 75-27. NORTH LIMA -- The South Range High girls basketball
YOUNGSTOWN Board of control
Youngstown's board of control -- the mayor, law director and finance director -- approved these
No holding back vinyl fence maker
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TRUMBULL COUNTY Badger prevails in OT
Warren JFK won and Lordstown lost in non-conference games. LIBERTY -- The Badger High girls
VICTORIAN PLAYERS 'Becket' portrays royal intrigue
King Henry's machinations cost him his dearest friend. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER