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Forum Health Northside
Forum Health Northside Christopher and Joanie Bishop, 308 Forest Hill Drive, Youngstown, girl,
Just 1.4 percent of United States companies have 100 or more employees.
Just 1.4 percent of United States companies have 100 or more employees. U.S. Small Business
Kristen Gentile, Timothy Hephner are engaged
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Patrick and Denise Gentile, 6339 Columbiana Road, are announcing the engagement of
SAN FRANCISCO Gap scales down plan for new stores
Gap will cut its capital spending from $1 billion to $400 million as sales suffer. SAN FRANCISCO
RACKETEERING TRIAL In outburst, Traficant alleges bias
The trial will resume Monday with questions for more than 60 potential jurors. By PATRICIA MEADE
Carolyn Paczak to be bride of David Oravec
CORTLAND -- Announced by William and Nancy Paczak of Cortland is the engagement of their daughter,
MAHONING COUNTY Judge debates results of DUI cases
About 1,500 people are charged with drunken driving in the Austintown court each year. By IAN HILL
LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR CONTROL Transfers, applications Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these
NOTICES
NOTICES SOFTBALL Westminster College -- will conduct a fast-pitch skills clinic for girls in
Poland clinches MAC championship
POLAND -- David McGarry was the only Bulldog to reach double figures as the Poland High basketball
PREP HOCKEY M-U knocks out Hoover
Chad Ceremuga scored the game-winning goal in overtime and Mooney-Ursuline will play Boardman for
2 local students win VFW scholarships
2 local students win VFW scholarships COLUMBUS -- TaRee Glenn, a junior at Chaney High School in
Singing festival
Singing festival NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Geraint Wilkes of Aberystwyth, West Wales, will be the
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew D. Brown II, 18, of 558 Dunlap St., Youngstown, and
FIGURE SKATING Pairs to watch
Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, Canada -- Reigning world champs haven't lost a major competition
Rt. 224 bridge to close
Rt. 224 bridge to close YOUNGSTOWN -- The U.S. Route 224 bridge over Berlin Reservoir will close
The Vindicator/Glenn Luther
The Vindicator/Glenn Luther PRESSURE: Sebring's Greg VanKirk prepares to shoot foul shots in
Youngstown's crime rate provides good, bad news
Opinion: In the past, editorials about Youngstown's crime rate justifiably focused on the number of homicides
YOUNGSTOWN Auditor: Sales tax is fine on ballot
Opponents should promote voter turnout instead of opposing a May election, a county official said.
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Harding rallies past Boardman for win, 1st place
The Raiders have a two-game lead in the league standings. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
Operation Rice Bowl
Operation Rice Bowl YOUNGSTOWN -- The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will again participate in the
Kirk gives McDonald the 'royal' treatment
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NORTH LIMA -- Senior Matt Kirk did just about
ASWA Accounting students invited to dinner at Kilcawley Center
Information on scholarships that are available to accounting students will be presented at the
Teachers take hits, but it's nothing new
Most of the time, when a teacher gets hit, it's unintentional, the district's security chief said.
COLUMBIANA CO. Pa. golfer found guilty of assault
The victim in the case was stabbed several times with a broken putter. By NORMAN LEIGH
Niles officials map out bus routes
Construction to replace the bridge is expected to start in April and take more than two years. By
Fletcher leads Liberty past Lakeview in overtime, 60-58
CORTLAND -- The Liberty High basketball team scored the first three points in overtime as it turned
Valley residents consider candidacy
Valley Republicans vow to have candidates for both congressional seats. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Robbery conviction
Robbery conviction WARREN -- A jury in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court has acquitted a Warren
Girard schools must be safe and students healthy
Opinion: The Girard health commissioner is still raising questions about the safety of the new Girard
May wedding set by Carrie Pawlik, James Ambrose
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announcing the engagement of Carrie Pawlik, 556 Westgate Blvd., and James Ambrose, 157
Auditor: Sales tax is fine on ballot
Opponents should promote voter turnout instead of opposing a May election, a county official said.
Jessi M. Farrow, Paul E. Ankeles to wed in spring
POLAND -- Michael and Carol Koutsourais, 3018 Lee Lynn Court, are announcing the coming marriage of
Springfield beats Mathews to clinch ICL tie
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The Springfield Local High boys basketball team clinched a tie for the Inter-
Officials probe teen's death
A Lincoln Place administrator said residents and staff are struggling to deal with the death. By
MAHONING COUNTY Ruling releases name of witness
The teen was a witness in the hearing for Janell Thomas, accused of killing her 11-month-old son.
MAHONING Campbell downs Chaney
The Red Devils split the season series with a 58-54 victory in non-league play. By PAUL TRGOVAC
MAHONING COUNTY Judge sentences 2 Playas members
The judge imposed a year more than the sentence recommended in a plea deal. By BOB JACKSON
The Vindicator/Bruce W. Palmer
The Vindicator/Bruce W. Palmer IN TRAINING: Using a practice dummy, Corrine Sallaz of Poland
SVC Mooney upsets Ursuline
The Cardinals won their first league game of the season. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Parents announce Gerst-Morris wedding plans
Plans for the upcoming marriage of Mary Ellen Gerst and Hunter Morris are being announced by their
WARREN LTV PLANT Shutdown ends long uncertainty
Bitterness remains for coke plant workers, who have lost their jobs. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR
INDOOR TRACK
INDOOR TRACK Westminster College's Jacob Gleason (Uniontown Area H.S.) was first in the 3,000
Singer's dressing room burglarized; charge filed
Singer's dressing room burglarized; charge filed UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Someone got past Janet
Judge debates DUI test results
About 1,500 people are charged with drunken driving in the Austintown court each year. By IAN HILL
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will hold a
OLYMPICS Schedule of events
TODAY Cross-Country Skiing At Soldier Hollow Women's 15km Freestyle, 11 a.m. Men's 30km
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Noble Dancer(W Case Jr)2.802.602.10 Towners Brandi(R
Education -- a popular choice
Education -- a popular choice Twenty-seven percent of all master's degrees awarded in 1999-2000
YOUNGSTOWN Valley residents consider candidacy
Valley Republicans vow to have candidates for both congressional seats. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will offer Disposition of Ashes and Holy Communion from
Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will offer Disposition of Ashes and Holy Communion from
COLUMBIANA COUNTY East Liverpool swings past Rayen, 66-41
The Potters used a big momentum swing at the end of the first half to topple the Tigers. By JOHN
LEAVITTSBURG LaBrae discards Tigers to set up TAC showdown
The Vikings will play host to Badger on Tuesday. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Wilson-Lisko wedding is set for late May
Announcing their engagement are Anne Marie Wilson, 6110 Springford Drive, Harrisburg, Pa., and
Southern Local upends Leetonia
SALINEVILLE -- Behind 22-20 at intermission, the Southern Local High basketball team used a 12-5
Frances Santarelli to be bride of Donald Zebrasky
Plans for their upcoming marriage are being revealed by Frances Santarelli of Canfield and Donald
MONSIGNOR LAWRENCE C. FYE Ash Wednesday serves as a wake-up call
Ash Wednesday is a special day in the life of a Christian. Blessed ashes are placed on your forehead
Va. House approves bill on Ten Commandments
Va. House approves bill on Ten Commandments RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia's House of Delegates
KINDERGARTEN
KINDERGARTEN Registration Brookfield -- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. March
YOUNGSTOWN Woman reports rape by 2 men
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are looking for two men suspected of kidnapping and raping a 31-year-old city
Up and down, Lisbon takes charge of TCL
The Blue Devils found their comfort zone in the second half to win a key game against Sebring. By
PENNSYLVANIA BOYS George Junior rolls over Slippery Rock
The Eagles held the Rockets to just two first-quarter points in a 64-24 rout. By BILL ALBRIGHT
Golfer found guilty of assault
The victim in the case was stabbed several times with a broken putter. By NORMAN LEIGH
TRUMBULL BASKETBALL Warren JFK uses strong defense to roll against Maplewood, 60-43
Chris Macali sparked the Eagles with 10 assists and five steals. By SAL MARINO VINDICATOR
CERTIFICATION Teachers from this area
Mahoning County Austintown -- Ruth Murosko and January Nelson. Boardman -- Leah Brown, Jesse
COLUMBUS 417 state educators are certified
Ohio ranks fifth among states in the number of teachers achieving certification this year.
Joining Federal makes sense
Let's get something straight. If I were a coach at Austintown Fitch or Boardman, I would probably
SEEKING AID Following the rules
Tips from the U.S. Department of Education on applying for financial aid for college: Applying is
The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of Palm
The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of Palm
HIGHER EDUCATION Now's the time to apply for financial aid
The first step in getting college aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
HIGH SCHOOL SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULES
FRIDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Campbell 58, Chaney 54 East Liverpool 66, Rayen 41
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE United regroups for victory
Columbiana's underclassmen made a big impact despite the 64-60 defeat. By TODD BELL VINDICATOR
DEFENDANTS Drunken driving
The 12 defendants who are asking Mahoning County Court Judge David D'Apolito to suppress the results
SPELLING BEE ACSI district competition
The Association of Christian Schools International District Spelling Bee was conducted in January at
OLYMPICS | On TV
TODAY | NBC 3-6 p.m. -- Speedskating (men's 500m), cross country skiing (men's 30km, women's
Gates Mills leads Div. II swim sectional
PERRY -- Poland junior Carey Venglarcik placed third in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:02.55 at
Weather wins
Weather wins Blustery winter weather was the big winner Friday on the first day of competition at
YOUNGSTOWN Teachers take hits, but it's nothing new
Most of the time, when a teacher gets hit, it's unintentional, the district's security chief said.
NURSE ANESTHETIST TRAINING YSU, St. E's school form partnership
Nurse anesthetists are sought after all over the country, school officials said. By JoANNE VIVIANO
NILES SCHOOLS Officials map out bus routes
Construction to replace the bridge is expected to start in April and take more than two years. By
YOUNGSTOWN Officials probe teen-ager's death
A Lincoln Place administrator said residents and staff are struggling to deal with the death. By
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