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GERMANY'S 'LEGAL' KIDNAPPINGS
Opinion: GERMANY'S 'LEGAL' KIDNAPPINGS Providence Journal: One small, but startling, stumbling block to
Local couple take in disputed skating event
Greg and Alice Greenwood capped their six-day stay at the Games by watching the pairs competition.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Grove City locks up district playoff bid
The Eagles beat Slippery Rock, 57-40, in a Mercer County game. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
CITY SERIES
CITY SERIES League All games Rayen6-015-5 Chaney3-36-13 Canton Timken3-35-15 Wilson0-62-18
OHIO State rep mulls 17th District seat
The Mahoning County GOP chairman is supporting a retired funeral director in the 6th Congressional
Judges to file petitions
Judges to file petitions YOUNGSTOWN -- Judges Joseph J. Vukovich and Cheryl L. Waite, both
GREENVILLE Council to seek state input on financial-aid eligibility
The financial problems led some residents to ask council to abandon the partially complete sports
First, public servants have an obligation to citizens
Opinion: First, public servants have an obligation to citizens EDITOR: Little gems of wisdom, from bygone
All-Star performance
All-Star performance Andre Miller had 22 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds, his third triple-
Columbiana panel OKs plan for development
Columbiana panel OKs plan for development COLUMBIANA -- The city planning commission approved a
UNITED WAY Extended campaign hits goal
The 61/2-month campaign raised $3,252,900, with 59 local businesses contributing for the first time.
FEDERAL LEAGUE SVC head hopes two don't go
Commissioner Mike Butch said the SVC wants to keep Austintown Fitch and Boardman. By JOE SCALZO
Commander of militia seeks office
LISBON -- The commander of an unorganized militia that operates in Columbiana County is running for
BOYS HOOPS Harding claims SVC title outright
The Raiders seem to be getting back on track. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
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Coroner still not sure of victim's identity
NEGLEY -- It could be days before the badly burned body of a man found in the rubble of a weekend
MERCER CO. POLICE Fund request draws response
West Middlesex officials were quick to point out they have no more to give. By HAROLD GWIN
MAHONING COUNTY JUVENILE
MAHONING COUNTY JUVENILE COURT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Northside Tigers 55, the Wizards 20 -- Jabre
OHIO Farm bus bill poses challenge to law
The cost of state inspections adds up to a burden on Ohio farmers, one legislator said. By MICHELE
YOUNGSTOWN Legacy offers funds back to city schools
'We're team players,' the head of a charter school says in a plea for sponsorship. By RON COLE
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Mooney 62, Wilson 61 (2OT) Warren Harding 57, Fitch 44
'80 U.S. hockey team is symbol
While a grizzled veteran of the sports staff marveled when the 1980 U.S. hockey team lit the
Brookfield trustees put levy on ballot
Brookfield trustees put levy on ballot BROOKFIELD -- Voters will be asked to approve a 2-mill
CRAIG BEACH Worries build over rentals
The developer isn't sure if he can get tax credits needed to construct the houses. By IAN HILL
New York police hunt hit-and-run driver
New York police hunt hit-and-run driver NEW YORK -- Police searched today for the driver of a car
NEW CASTLE, PA. Judge rules against Adultland business
The township police chief initially denied the permits after visiting the business. By LAURE
GAIL WHITE Readers share their thoughts on love
Last week, I sent out a request asking for your advice on the elusive, fragile utopia known as love.
WARREN Lenders to pay CSC's lawyers for bankruptcy work
Sixteen CSC workers will be paid bonuses for collecting $29 million in accounts receivable after the
JACKSON-MILTON SCHOOLS Board discusses moving grades
The board agreed to place a $10.2 million, 27-year bond issue on the May ballot. By SEAN BARRON
LTV CORP. Retirees rally over benefits
Local retirees are planning a trip to Washington, D.C., to ask for federal help. THE VINDICATOR,
Kiwanis Club of Warren gives leadership money
Kiwanis Club of Warren gives leadership money WARREN -- Kiwanis Club of Warren has donated $250 to
DISTRICT ROUNDUP Williams' shot in OT nets Mooney win
The Cardinals' 62-61 victory over Wilson left both teams with 9-9 records. YOUNGSTOWN -- Rashad
HERMITAGE Lumpp to run again for Gruitza's seat
The challenger is critical of the incumbent's two-decade track record. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Jim Lumpp
DEJUTE CASE Judge to decide on summary judgment
The judge hearing the case expects to make a decision before the trial begins Tuesday. By DAVID
BADGER-LABRAE Braves tighten top spot in standings
Ryan Miller scored the go-ahead basket with under two minutes to play. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.903.00 Banc One,.84,36.5536.65 Clear Channel, 49.96
GRANT MONEY Area agencies
The Ohio Attorney General's Office gave $30,000 in grant money to four area agencies. The grants
YOUNGSTOWN School projects
The Youngstown Board of Education acted Tuesday to move along its $173 million facilities project.
TV SCHEDULE From Salt Lake City
TODAY (NBC) 4-5 p.m. -- Biathlon (men's 10km sprint) 8-11:30 p.m. -- Alpine skiing (men's
Skating judges take a fall
Opinion: If the Super Bowl were decided the way pairs figure skating is decided at the Olympics, the St.
MAHONING TOWNSHIP Area officials plan to join COG study
The study will determine needs and contributions of each municipality, then those municipalities
TRUMBULL COUNTY Howland and Cortland will be outdoor lab sites
Officials say they're eager to expand the program. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
ICL-TCL BOYS Springfield, Ridge, McDonald, Mathews win with room to spare
Sebring held off an upset bid by Crestview for a victory in the Tri-County League. BERLIN CENTER
The government's first witness testified that Traficant told him he couldn't live on a congressional
The government's first witness testified that Traficant told him he couldn't live on a congressional
East Palestine school razing nears
EAST PALESTINE -- School officials were to open bids at noon today for the demolition of the former
MERCER COUNTY POLICE Officials respond to quest for funds
West Middlesex officials were quick to point out they have no more to give. By HAROLD GWIN
NEW CASTLE Planning a place for professionals
Anyone building in the new professional park would qualify for a five-year city tax abatement. By
Poland girls edge Salem, 67-66, for 14th triumph of season
SALEM -- Poland High senior Julie Gallo scored 22 points as the Bulldogs edged Salem 67-66 in a
SALEM Board to hear complaints about sewer project
At issue is how much affected residents will pay for a sewer system planned to alleviate a pollution
LAWRENCE COUNTY Modifying homes for the disabled
County commissioners decided against taking the county controller to court. By LAURE CIOFFI
YOUNGSTOWN 6 people plead to vice counts
One prostitute must perform community service work to pay fines. YOUNGSTOWN -- Five women and a
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Austintown Community Baseball -- will hold boys and girls registrations from 1 p.m. to 4
REGION
REGION First Niles Financial reports lower earnings NILES -- First Niles Financial, the holding
WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Administrator offers praise for incoming chief
Reminder: Don't park on certain streets when it snows. MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony J. Platt, 23, of 3894 Indian Run Drive, Canfield, and
WARREN School panel weighs proposed park board
The proposal would spare Avalon South from paying property tax. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
Warren mulls naming street after Stringer
WARREN -- The city is considering renaming Southwest Boulevard after Korey Stringer. Council was
MAC/TAC Struthers turns back Howland for 10th win
Nick Leiter and Jim Franceschelli each canned four foul shots to clinch the conquest. STRUTHERS --
Buses used for agriculture are different from commercial buses and should be treated differently,
Buses used for agriculture are different from commercial buses and should be treated differently,
BOYS BASKETBALL Marks scores 20 in Boardman's win
The Spartans scored the first eight points and beat Ursuline 74-58. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
Grandma of baby who OD'd will face drug sentencing
YOUNGSTOWN -- The South Side grandmother of a baby who died of a suspected drug overdose while in
Mahoning County inmates should pay for their stay
Opinion: If Ohio Auditor Jim Petro thinks it's a good idea, then so do we. After all, Petro has gobs of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Woman: I didn't kill my children
Friends and several family members say they believe the woman is innocent. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
TRUMBULL COUNTY Prosecutor opposes expungement for Fiorenzo
A hearing is scheduled for next month to determine if the former county engineer's record should be
YOUNGSTOWN Phar-Mor reports quarter losses
Sales were down 16 percent at Phar-Mor stores that remain open. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY A fish buffet will be sponsored by St. Matthias Infant Jesus of Prague Guild from 4 to 7
LIBERTY SCOPE center to open
LIBERTY -- Liberty SCOPE Center will open March 18 for senior citizen programs. Township trustees
SCHEDULE Today and Thursday
TODAY Alpine Skiing At Snowbasin Ski Area Men's Combined, Noon Biathlon At Soldier Hollow
UNION TOWNSHIP Police superintendent to be hired
Retired police officers are expected to apply for the new post. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Powell keys Newton Falls victory
The Tigers forced 27 turnovers by Lakeview which was without its point guard in the lineup. By BOB
THURSDAY
Weathersfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m., township administration building. United
WARREN HARDING Tribe VP tells kids to be persistent
Bob DiBiasio told Warren Harding students to persevere in quest of their goals. By BRIAN RICHESSON
YOUNGSTOWN Judge grants early release in rage case
The woman must complete an anger management course while on probation. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Both Geneva College teams lose to Point Park in AMC
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. -- Dimitar Simovski and Marco Sanders combined for 41 points as Point Park College
TRAFICANT TRIAL Jurors to hear opening remarks
The congressman was expected to argue today that a juror was selected whom he intended to strike.
CLEVELAND Traficant to jurors: U.S. has targeted me
The congressman was expected to argue today that a juror was selected whom he intended to strike.