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MAHONING DEMOCRATS Ditzler backs Antonini for post
Trustees expressed dissatisfaction with the township's congressional representation. By PETER H.
WARREN Questions are raised over loan for golf course
One councilman is calling for a special state audit at Avalon South. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Councilman: Changes will help city asset
The mayor has suggested creating a parks board to run Avalon South. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
GIRLS BASKETBALL Howland hangs on to beat JFK
Defense saved the game for the Tigers down the stretch. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Lawmaker: Akron can be a model
Sawyer said he will not take Traficant lightly if they face each other in a congressional race. By
TRAFICANT TRIAL Jury selection enters 6th day
There are more than 120 people who may be witnesses or mentioned during the trial. By PATRICIA
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY Feb. 6 Felony: A 34-year-old Ravenna man was
Iranians condemn U.S. over 'axis of evil' label
Iranians condemn U.S. over 'axis of evil' label TEHRAN, Iran -- Angered by the United States'
PENNSYLVANIA GIRLS Sharon defeats Hickory
The Tigers rallied for a 52-47 Mercer County League win. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
AUSTINTOWN Trustee action
Austintown trustees Monday: Hired Jeremy Ladd of Austintown as a part-time probationary reserve
Mount Moriah F.B.H. Church, 84 Bright Ave., Campbell, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday. Food only.
Food and clothing distribution notices are to be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before they are to be
SINS OF THE COMMISSION
Opinion: SINS OF THE COMMISSION Washington Post: It is a mark of how low the prestige of the U.S.
Driver in hospital
Driver in hospital LISBON -- Terry L. Endsley, 36 of 845 Newgarden Ave., Salem, was in serious
SHARON Public must join in study, firm says
Riverfront development, saving buildings and the downtown image will be key focal points. By
SALEM After-school assistance planned
Volunteers will be sought for a program intended to help youngsters with homework. By NORMAN LEIGH
GIRLS ROUNDUP Wellsville rallies past Campbell in 47-42 win
The Red Devils failed to score over the final four minutes of the contest. WELLSVILLE -- The
Yoga teacher opens school for healing
BOARDMAN -- Area yoga instructor and Reiki master Victoria Davanzo is striking out on her own. Her
JACKSON-MILTON SCHOOLS Proposal would move 5th-, 6th-grade pupils
The move could help increase the percentage of pupils that pass the state proficiency test,
There are more than 120 people who may be witnesses or mentioned during the trial.
There are more than 120 people who may be witnesses or mentioned during the trial. By PATRICIA
COLUMBIANA School board sets meeting on varsity status for soccer
Some people are concerned the district cannot financially support a fifth fall sport. By NANCY
AT A GLANCE TV schedule
TODAY (NBC) 4-5 p.m. -- Cross country skiing (men's 15k). 8-11:30 p.m. -- Figure skating
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT U A Healing Mass will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 20 in St. Casimir Church, Youngstown.
Bland leads Boardman rebound
Bland leads Boardman rebound After being held in check for most of the first half, Boardman
MCDONALD School district requests to send students to TCTC
The career center's board will decide this week whether McDonald students will be accepted.
MAHONING COUNTY Ex-deputy gets OK to pursue suit
An appellate court reversed a dismissal of Tammy Shaffer Noday's discrimination suit. By BOB
MAHONING COUNTY In baby's death, judge finds probable cause
The woman's lawyer said he wants to get the case to trial as soon as possible. By BOB JACKSON
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Avalon South
Mayor Hank Angelo has made these suggestions to city council to make changes at the troubled Avalon
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION II At Buckeye Local High School Buckeye Local 35,
17TH DISTRICT Lawmaker: Akron can be a model
Sawyer said he will not take Traficant lightly if they face each other in a congressional race. By
Cardinal must go beyond apology and resign
Opinion: In the culture of Japan, when an organization or corporation is publicly shamed, it is expected that
Miss Zirounis, Mr. Papakirk to be married
The engagement of Rubena Zirounis of Youngstown and Demetrios Papakirk of Cranberry Township, Pa.,
MAHONING COUNTY Firing of deputy tied to drug charges
The longtime employee has already filed a grievance against the sheriff. By BOB JACKSON
PENGUINS Detroit cruises past YSU
The Titans took a commanding 47-27 halftime lead. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT DETROIT -- Sophomore
Free spruce trees for $10 donation
Free spruce trees for $10 donation Ten free Colorado blue spruce trees will be given to each
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings, 2.903.00 Banc One, .84, 36.3336.34 Clear Channel,
MAHONING VALLEY UAW isn't sold on Sawyer
The Akron congressman earned the union's wrath by voting for NAFTA. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
SCHEDULE Olympic events
TODAY Cross-Country Skiing At Soldier Hollow Women's 10km Classical, 11 a.m. Men's 15km
FARRELL GRANT CDBG funds
Farrell City Council approved an application Monday seeking $393,400 in federal Community
Canadians ripped off
Canadians ripped off "I'm embarrassed for our sport right now," NBC commentator Sandra Bezic of
Ditzler backs Antonini
Ditzler backs Antonini David Ditzler announced Monday he won't seek re-election as Mahoning County
YOUNGSTOWN Academy wants district as sponsor
'Charter schools are not going to go away, and neither is Bishop Wagner,' one board member said.
Experts still recommend mammograms to reduce deaths from breast cancer
Opinion: Experts still recommend mammograms to reduce deaths from breast cancer EDITOR: Over the past few
GIRARD City officials balance budget
A lawmaker has asked for legislation to increase sewer fees by 3 percent. By TIM YOVICH
BASKETBALL GAME Farrell drops out of probe into fracas at high school
FARRELL, Pa.-- The city has dropped its investigation into a brawl at the Feb. 2 high school
NILES LIBRARY Board adjusts plans for replica
Bids opened last month exceeded the estimated cost. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
TOP PROJECTS State funding
Project Community State Funds Sought Score Shannon Road sewer grant Trumbull County $650,000 95
FBI warns of attack potential
This time, the government has a suspect in mind. COMBINED DISPATCHES WASHINGTON -- The FBI
'Comprehensive Strategy' promises a better tomorrow
Opinion: When a group of Mahoning Valley residents visited Sicily in December 2000 for a United Nations
TRUMBULL COUNTY Planning panel wants to be paid
County commissioners aren't very receptive to the idea. WARREN -- The volunteer members of the
Melissa Barbero to be bride of Michael D'Altorio
BOARDMAN -- Plans for the June wedding of Melissa Anne Barbero, 7376 West Blvd., and Michael
POLAND Man cites politics for removal
The longtime board member said he will not argue with council's decision. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chad M. Gettman, 29, of 11148 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson,
The financially troubled city of Girard has a tentative budget that is balanced. B3
The financially troubled city of Girard has a tentative budget that is balanced. B3
WHO TO WATCH Men's figure skating
Alexei Yagudin, Russia, 21 -- Three-time world champion just won third European crown. ... Has
REUNIONS
XMohawk High School Class of 1992, Bessemer, Pa., will hold a reunion May 25 at Bingo's on Route
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Milton volunteers are fired up about the future
The current home of Milton Township's volunteer fire department might give you the wrong impression.
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Mahoning Valley
Mahoning Valley Car dealers in the Mahoning Valley sold 15 percent more cars and trucks in January
REPORT CARD State proficiency tests
The percentages of Jackson-Milton pupils who passed their state proficiency tests in 2000-2001,
AUSTINTOWN COG panel meets to rank projects' importance
Projects will be funded according to how their ranked in terms of importance. By MARALINE KUBIK
NEW MIDDLETOWN Welker Park bids top estimate
Officials also will discuss what to do about a police levy that expires at the end of 2002. By
NEW CASTLE Business park set for Grant
Some professionals already have contacted the city about moving to the spot. By LAURE CIOFFI
COLUMBIANA SCHOOLS Board seeks volunteers to spread word about levy
The board will vote on the levy again at a special meeting Monday. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
Council rejects plan to build homes
CRAIG BEACH -- Village council has voted against a resolution to support the construction of 40
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Richard Aey Barbara Allen Joe Alteiro W. Baccus Bob Barlow Sue Beegle Gerald Beiling Robin Best
REGION Lark Enterprises Inc. joins association
REGION Lark Enterprises Inc. joins association NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lark Enterprises Inc. has been
GREENVILLE, PA. State probes charge of sexual harassment
The subject of the investigation has been suspended with pay since December. By HAROLD GWIN
WARREN Coke plant idles as deal ties to Cleveland LTV plant
A small group wants to save the local business. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By DON SHILLING